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Laboratory Tests

This section provides detailed information on a wide range of laboratory tests relevant to women's medicine

A rapid reference

Lymphgranuloma Venereum Serology Titer

The Chlamydia Antibodies IgG test will detect the presence of increased amounts of antibody against lymphogranuloma venereum.

A more specific test for LGV is the Direct Fluorescent test or ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunoabsorbent Assay)

Normal Values*

LGV IFA Titer <= 1:640

*These are general values taken from a variety of sources. The actual normal values may vary from lab to lab and from one type of testing protocol to another.

Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300