Aldehyde Chopra Test For Kala Azar Biochemical Blood Serum

In the Kala-azar endemic areas of India, Napierís aldehyde test has been used for a long time. The test relies on the jellification caused by the binding of the serum globulins to the formaldehyde. The serum globulins increase in a variety of infections and thus this test is rather non-specific. A positive reaction may also be seen in diseases like, tuberculosis, cirrhosis of liver, malaria, etc. Further, in kala-azar, the test becomes positive only when infection is atleast three months old and may remain positive even after six months of cure. Therefore a rapid, accurate, field suitable and non-invasive method of diagnosis of kala-azar has long been sought to circumvent the need for obtaining tissue specimens and preceding limitations. A range of assays have been developed to detect antileishmanial antibody.

No special preparation is needed for Aldehyde Chopra Test For Kala Azar Biochemical Blood Serum. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Aldehyde Chopra Test For Kala Azar Biochemical Blood Serum. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.