The Mayo Clinic's Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum (SFGP) test is an essential diagnostic tool for identifying infections caused by the spotted fever group of rickettsial bacteria. This group includes various pathogens like Rickettsia rickettsii, which causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and others responsible for diseases such as Boutonneuse fever and Queensland tick typhus. The test is particularly useful for patients who present with symptoms like fever, chills, and myalgia after a possible tick exposure. The SFGP test employs the Immunofluorescence method to detect IgG and IgM antibodies in serum, helping in the diagnosis of these infections.
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Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and Igm (SFGP)