Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay intended for the qualitative detection of IgG antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi in human serum, plasma (citrate, heparin), and CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).
- Ready-to-use, color-coded reagents, and breakable strip plates
- Standardized methods suitable for automated procedures
- CE-IVD
Clinical background
Disease: Lyme diseases
Symptoms: Multisystemic illness. Early manifestations: Erythema migrans; flu- like symptoms like fever, myalgias and headaches; carditis; meningitis. Late manifestations: Chronic neurological, dermatological and / or cardiological symptoms; Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans; Herxheimer reaction; Lyme-Arthritis
Mechanism of Infection: Transmission by tick bite; Europe: Ixodes ricinus; USA: Ixodes dammini
Source: manufacturer product information, Gold Standard Diagnostics Frankfurt GmbH.