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Toxoplasma IgM ELISA Kit

CAT: 0026-E4674-100Size: 96 AssaysDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Toxoplasma gondii causes toxoplasmosis, a common disease that affects 30-50 of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. The mean source of infection is direct contact with cat feces or from eating undercooked meats. Toxoplasmosis generally presents with mild symptoms in immunocompetent individuals; in the immunocompromised patient, however, the infection can have serious consequences. Acute toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can result in result in miscarriage, poor growth, early delivery or stillbirth. Treatment of an infected pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her unborn child. Treatment of an infected infant will also lessen the severity of the disease as the child grows. IgG and IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma can be detected with 2-3 weeks after exposure. IgG remains positive, but the antibody level drops overtime. ELISA can detect Toxoplasma IgM antibody after one year after infection in over 50% of patients. Therefore, IgM positive results should be evaluated further with one or two follow up samples if primary infection is suspected.
CAS Number
7732-18-5
Reactivity
Human
Applications
This ELISA kit is used for quantitative measurement of Toxoplasma IgM in serum and plasma.
Detection Method
Absorbance (450 nm)
Features & Benefits
Easy, convenient and time-saving method to measure the level of Toxoplasma IgM in serum and plasma. No significant cross-reactivity or interference was observed.
Shipping Conditions
gel pack
Storage Conditions
4°C
Shelf Life
12 months