Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the quantitative detection of IgA antibodies against Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) antigens 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: Pertussis whooping cough
Symptoms: 1. Stadium catarrhale: symptoms of a cold with slight fever (1-2 weeks) 2. Stadium convulsivum: severe, spasmodic coughing; after deep inspiration follows a coughing staccato (2-6 weeks) 3. Stadium decrementi: Ease of disease with symptoms of a bronchitis (up to 6 weeks)
Mechanism of Infection: Highly contagious droplet infection
Source: manufacturer product information, Gold Standard Diagnostics Frankfurt GmbH.
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