Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies
Serum
Performed by: LabCorp
This test is used to aid in diagnosing Coxsackie virus infection. Coxsackie B viruses cause a wide variety of illnesses, including pleurodynia (Bornholm disease), meningitis, rash, pulmonary infection and a generalized systemic infection.
The Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies panel is a critical diagnostic tool used for detecting antibodies against the Coxsackie B virus, a key pathogen within the Enterovirus genus. This panel specifically tests for the presence of antibodies to several serotypes of the Coxsackie B virus, typically Coxsackie B1 through B6. The presence of these antibodies in a patient's blood can indicate either a current or past infection. Coxsackie B viruses are known to cause a variety of illnesses, ranging from mild syndromes like fever, pleurodynia, and herpangina, to more severe conditions such as myocarditis, pericarditis, and meningitis. In some cases, they are also implicated in the development of chronic diseases, including dilated cardiomyopathy and diabetes. The Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies panel is essential for diagnosing these infections accurately, guiding appropriate clinical treatment, and understanding the epidemiology of these viruses. This panel plays a crucial role in public health monitoring and individual patient care, especially in cases of unexplained cardiac or neurological symptoms.
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Biomarkers included in this panel:
Coxsackie B-1 Ab
Coxsackie B-1 Antibody (Ab) is a specific immunological marker used in the detection of previous or ongoing infections caused by the Coxsackie B-1 virus, a member of the Enterovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family. This virus is known for its
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Coxsackie B-2 Antibody (Coxsackie B-2 Ab) is a specific immunoglobulin marker indicative of exposure to the Coxsackie B-2 virus, a member of the enterovirus family and one of the distinct serotypes within the Coxsackie B virus group. This serotype is
Learn moreCoxsackie B-3 Ab
Coxsackie B-3 antibody (Coxsackie B-3 Ab) plays a pivotal role in the immunological response to Coxsackie B-3 virus, a significant member of the Enterovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family. This virus is known for its involvement in various cl
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Coxsackie B-4 antibody (Coxsackie B-4 Ab) is a specific immunoglobulin marker indicative of exposure to the Coxsackie B-4 virus, a member of the Enterovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family. This virus is known for its role in various human dis
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Coxsackie B-5 Antibody (Coxsackie B-5 Ab) is a specific marker used in the serological diagnosis of infections caused by the Coxsackie B-5 virus, one of the several serotypes of the Coxsackie B viruses belonging to the Enterovirus genus. The presence
Learn moreCoxsackie B-6 Ab
Coxsackie B-6 Ab, or Coxsackie B-6 antibody, is a significant marker in the medical diagnosis and study of infections caused by the Coxsackie B-6 virus, a member of the Enterovirus genus within the Picornaviridae family. This specific antibody is par
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