Bovine TB Ab

Bovine tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium bovis. Bovine tuberculosis infection is usually diagnosed in the live animal on the basis of delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Subclinical infection is common
and clinical signs are non-specific in many cases. A sensitive and accurate diagnostic tool is required because purified protein derivative (PPD) test has only a 65.6% sensitivity (Wood et al.,Vet. Microbiol, 40:125-135. 1994) and other
mycobacterium infection (eg; M.avium) should be distinguished with this method. The MPB 70 protein was revealed to be a highly species specific protein secreted by Mycobacterium bovis. Anigen rapid bovine TB Ab test kit has been developed
using MPB70 protein with a immunochromatographic assay method.

Indications
• Search out BTB carrier in field
• Screening for test and slaughter government policy
• First step for massive screening instead of PPD in shorthanded situation
• Combine with PPD or IFN-γ assay in eradication system

 Special Features
• No cross reaction against other mycobacterium species (M. avium)
• Easy to use, saving time and labor
• Specimen: Blood, Plasma, Serum
• Sensitivity: 81.7% vs. PPD test, 84.2% vs. “E” commercial ELISA
• Specificity: 91.4% vs. PPD test, 84% vs. “E” commercial ELISA