Description
Why It’s Done
This test is recommended if you:
• Have symptoms of respiratory infections such as persistent cough, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, or chest pain
• Are suspected of having atypical pneumonia, which is often caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Have a history of recurrent respiratory infections or chronic respiratory conditions
• Need to determine whether an infection is recent (IgM) or past (IgG, IgA)
Preparation
• No special preparation is usually required.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you are on medications or have any recent respiratory infections, as these can influence the results.
