Strongyloides ELISA Kit

Catalog No. ABIN997036

Product Details

Target: Strongyloides

Reactivity: Threadworm (Strongyloides stercoralis)

Detection Method: Colorimetric

Method Type: Sandwich ELISA

Application: ELISA

Purpose: The Strongyloides ELISA test is a qualitative enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibodies to Strongyloides, in samples of human serum or plasma.

Sample Type: Serum

Analytical Method: Qualitative

Specificity: 100%

Sensitivity: 85%

Application Details

Sample Volume: 5 μL

Assay Time: < 1 h

Plate: Pre-coated

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Storage: 4 °C

Expiry Date: 12 months

References

Ahmad, Hadip, Ngui, Lim, Mahmud: "Serological and molecular detection of Strongyloides stercoralis infection among an Orang Asli community in Malaysia." in: Parasitology research, (2013) (PubMed).

Target Details

Target: Strongyloides

Target Type: Species

Background: Strongyloidiasis is the disease caused by the protozoan parasite Strongyloides stercoralis. This organism is an intestinal nematode with worldwide distribution, but is especially common in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease usually manifests as intestinal symptoms (mild diarrhea). In a minority of cases, the organism will become extra-intestinal and may lead to septic shock and meningitis. Serological tests are useful in detecting infection by Strongyloides if the organism goes extra-intestinal and in excluding the organism from the diagnosis of other disorders (especially hematologic malignancies). Strongyloides infected patients are particularly at risk for severe complications if they are also immunocompromised.