Price:
Rs. 7,740.00
Sample Type: SERUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the TBE Antibodies test include?
It measures IgG or IgM antibodies in the blood to determine exposure to the tickborne encephalitis virus.
How does Metropolis Healthcare perform this test?
Metropolis Healthcare uses sensitive immunoassay methods to accurately detect and quantify TBE-specific antibodies in serum samples.
Who should take the TBE Antibodies test?
Anyone with tick bites, flu-like or neurological symptoms, or recent travel to TBE-endemic areas may benefit from this test.
Is fasting required before this test?
No fasting or special preparation is required for this antibody test.
How can this test help in diagnosis?
It helps differentiate between recent and past infection and supports clinical evaluation in suspected viral encephalitis cases.
How is the sample collected at Metropolis Healthcare?
A simple blood sample is drawn from a vein and processed in the laboratory for antibody analysis.
How soon are the results available?
Turnaround time varies, but Metropolis Healthcare typically provides results within a few working days.
Can this test confirm active TBE infection?
It helps indicate exposure, but additional clinical evaluation and follow-up testing may be needed to confirm active disease.