Leptospira Hardjo IgG ELISA Kit

Sample

Bovine milk and serum

Species Reactivity

Bovine

Detection Method

Indirect ELISA

Intended Use

The Leptospira hardjo (LH) IgG ELISA kit is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to Leptospira hardjo in bovine milk and serum.

Storage

The kit will remain stable until the expiration date, provided it is stored between 2-8°C. Unused strips and wells should be sealed in the foil pouch and stored as previously described. Do not freeze.

General Description

Leptospira serovar hardjo is endemic in cattle populations, which causes economic losses in the dairy industry as a consequence of agalactia, abortion, stillbirth, birth of weak calves and reduced fertility. The hardjo infection is also an occupational zoonosis for those who work with cattle. Control schemes are being looked at in a number of countries, however, current tests are unsafe, insensitive, non-specific and complicated.

Creative-Diagnostics has developed a highly specific and sensitive ELISA test for the detection of IgG antibodies to both Leptospira borgpetersenii serovar hardjo bovis (HB) & Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo prajitno (HP) in either sera or milk (bulk tank or from individual animals). The hardjo IgG test kit provides a means for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies directed to LH in bovine serum/milk. The test may aid in the determination of the animal's serological status, or may aid in the diagnosis of disease associated with serovar hardjo.