The lateral flow card test: an alternative method for the detection of Trichinella infection in swine
| Autor: | Patrascu I., Gamble H.R., Sofronic-Milosavljevic L., Radulescu R., Andrei A., Ionescu V., Timoceanu V., Boireau P., Cuperlovic K., Djordjevic M., Murrell K.D., Noeckler K., Pozio E. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
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| Zdroj: | Parasite, Vol 8, Pp S240-S242 (2001) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1252-607X 1776-1042 |
| DOI: | 10.1051/parasite/200108s2240 |
| Popis: | A novel lateral flow card (TS-Card pork) test was developed for the serological detection of Trichinella infected pigs. Based on extensive studies performed in Romania during 1 999-2000 this test proved to be highly specific, sensitive, rapid (3-12 minutes) and easy to use (no need for laboratory facilities). It can be used both for the detection of Trichinella infection in carcasses and for epizootiological studies using a variety of samples including whole or dried blood, serum, or tissue fluids. The TS-Card pork test, used as a screening test, can be the foundation of an on-farm or field based inspection system to significantly improve food safety in countries with a high prevalence of Trichinella in pigs or other food animal species. The results presented are also promising for application of the test in an on-line laboratory based inspection system since the speed of the test allows sufficient time to rail out suspected hog carcasses during the slaughter process. |
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