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Leishmania Antibodies
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The Leishmania Antibodies test detects antibodies to Leishmania parasites. It helps identify current or past infection following travel or exposure.
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1 week
Biomarkers count
1
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Details about Leishmania Antibodies
What is the Leishmania Antibodies test?
The Leishmania Antibodies blood test detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to infection with Leishmania parasites, which are transmitted through the bite of infected sandflies.
Leishmaniasis can present in several forms, including cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis (kala-azar), the latter being the most severe. Antibody testing is particularly useful in systemic or visceral disease, where immune response is strong.
This test is commonly used in travel medicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and tropical medicine, especially when symptoms occur after travel to endemic regions.
Why do I need a Leishmania Antibodies test?
Leishmaniasis may be difficult to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms and long incubation periods. Antibody testing supports diagnosis when exposure risk exists.
You may need a Leishmania Antibodies test if you:
- Have travelled to endemic regions (Mediterranean, South America, Africa, Asia)
- Have prolonged fever of unknown origin
- Experience unexplained weight loss or fatigue
- Have enlarged spleen or liver
- Have chronic skin ulcers or lesions
- Are immunocompromised
- Need investigation of suspected tropical infection
Symptoms associated with leishmaniasis include:
- Persistent fever
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Enlarged spleen or liver
- Anaemia
- Non-healing skin ulcers (cutaneous disease)
Benefits of the Leishmania Antibodies test
- Identifies exposure to Leishmania parasites
Detects immune response to infection. - Supports diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis
Particularly useful in systemic disease. - Relevant in post-travel illness assessment
Essential in tropical medicine workups. - Clinically recognised diagnostic marker
Used in infectious disease and parasitology. - Simple blood test
No invasive sampling required. - Guides further confirmatory testing
Indicates need for PCR or tissue analysis. - Useful in immunocompromised patients
Helps identify opportunistic infection. - Supports early treatment decisions
Enables timely referral and therapy.
Step by step – how the test works
You can access Leishmania Antibodies testing UK-wide through two options:
- Clinic appointment
Attend your nearest UK clinic, where a healthcare professional will take your blood sample. - At-home or hotel visit (£60 extra)
A qualified phlebotomist comes to your home or hotel for sample collection.
Your sample is analysed in an accredited UK laboratory, and results are delivered securely.
Your results explained
Negative Leishmania antibodies
No serological evidence of Leishmania exposure.
Typical UK interpretation:
- Leishmania antibodies: Negative
Positive Leishmania antibodies
Suggests current or previous Leishmania infection. Further testing may be required.
Typical UK interpretation:
- Leishmania antibodies: Positive
Clinical interpretation required
Antibodies may persist after past infection. Results must be correlated with symptoms, travel history and additional tests.
How It Works
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Attend one of our UK or London clinics, arrange a home nurse visit, or use a finger-prick kit where available.
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Your sample is analysed by accredited UK laboratories, with secure results delivered directly to you.
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Sample Timing
Where possible, attend your blood test between 7am and 12pm. Please wait until any short-term illness or infection has fully resolved before testing. Avoid intense exercise for 24–48 hours beforehand, as this can affect certain markers.
Fasting & Hydration
Fasting is not always required, but some tests may recommend it. If fasting is advised, avoid food for 8–12 hours before your appointment and drink water only. Stay well hydrated, as this helps with sample collection and accuracy.
Medications & Supplements
Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by your clinician. Avoid vitamin, mineral, or biotin supplements for at least 24–48 hours before your test, as these can interfere with results. If you are unsure about any medication or supplement, please let us know before your appointment.
Hormones & Menstrual Cycle
For hormone-related tests, timing within your menstrual cycle may be important. If relevant, follow any specific guidance provided on your test page.
If you have any questions or special circumstances, our team is happy to advise before your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
It suggests exposure; active disease may need further confirmation.
Less reliable; antibody response is stronger in visceral disease.
Yes. They may persist after infection.
No fasting is required.
Yes. Symptoms may appear months or years later.
Yes, when clinically indicated.
Yes. Antibody response may be reduced.
PCR, tissue biopsy or bone marrow analysis.
Yes. Home or hotel phlebotomy is available UK-wide for £60 extra.
Yes. Specialist infectious disease input is recommended.
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