Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the quantitative detection of IgG class antibodies against tick borne encephalitis virus (TBE virus) in human serum or plasma (citrate, heparin).
- Ready-to-use, color-coded reagents, and breakable strip plates
- Standardized methods suitable for automated procedures
- CE-IVD
Clinical background
Disease: Tick-borne encephalitis CEE (Central European Encephalitis)
Symptoms: Phase 1: unspecific flu-like symptoms (mild fever, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, gastrointestinal complaints) Phase 2: high fever, development of meningitis and / or encephalitis
Mechanism of Infection: By tick bites (Ixodes ricinus, western subtype; Ixodes persulcatus, eastern subtype). Rarely by infected (non- pasteurized) milk.
Source: manufacturer product information, Gold Standard Diagnostics Frankfurt GmbH.