Typhi Dot IgG
How to prepare
You can eat and drink normally before the test.
No special preparation needed.
Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.
Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.
How it works
About this test
Typhi Dot IgG is a rapid card test for IgG antibodies against Salmonella typhi, the germ that causes typhoid. IgG usually shows a past infection or a later stage of illness.
Why is this test done?
- Support the diagnosis of typhoid
- Read with Typhi Dot IgM to judge the stage of infection
- Look into prolonged fever
Symptoms — when should you get tested?
- Fever rising day by day
- Headache and weakness
- Stomach pain, constipation or loose motions
- Loss of appetite
Normal range
Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.
If your result is high
A positive IgG means exposure to typhoid, either in the past or in the later part of a current illness.
Common reasons- Past or current typhoid infection
- Typhoid vaccination
How is the test done?
- 1Book online
Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.
- 2Blood sample taken
A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.
- 3Tested in our lab
Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.
- 4Report on WhatsApp
A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. IgG can remain from an old infection or vaccine, so it is read with IgM and symptoms.
No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.
Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.
Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.
This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.