Is there an antibody test for meningitis?

If your doctor suspects viral meningitis, he or she may order a DNA-based test known as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification or a test to check for antibodies against certain viruses to determine the specific cause and proper treatment.

Is there a blood test for meningococcal?

If a doctor suspects meningococcal disease, they will collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid (fluid near the spinal cord). Doctors then send the samples to a laboratory for testing. If Neisseria meningitidis bacteria are in the samples, laboratorians can grow (culture) the bacteria.

Is there a titer for meningococcal?

There are no acceptable serologic titers that can be used as evidence of protection against meningococcal A, C, W, and Y disease.

What is meningococcal infection?

Meningococcal disease is a serious illness that usually causes meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and/or septicaemia (blood poisoning).

What does a meningococcal blood test look for?

This blood test looks for IgG antibodies to 4 common meningococcal serotypes A, C, Y, and W-135. These serotypes are included in the MenACWY vaccine. This test does not look for antibodies to Meningitis B.

How is Neisseria meningitidis, IgG, vaccine response, maid?

Neisseria meningitidis, IgG, Vaccine Response, MAID – This assay measures serum IgG antibodies recognizing polysaccharide antigens from the four Neisseria meningitidis serogroups included in the licensed meningococcal vaccine. The meningococcal vaccine response is best evaluated by testing pre-vaccination and post-vaccination samples in parallel.

Who is most at risk for meningococcal disease?

Preteens and Teens. Taking a complement inhibitor such as eculizumab (Soliris®) or ravulizumab (Ultomiris®) increases your risk for meningococcal disease. Even if you received meningococcal vaccines, you could still get meningococcal disease.