Viramed -Bordetella pertussis IgG and IgM Tests
The Bordetella pertussis ViraStripe® IgG and IgM tests are immunoassays for the qualitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against Bordetella species antigens in human serum. As line immunoblots based on nitrocelluose, the Bordetella pertussi ViraStripe® IgG and IgM use the following purified Bordetella specific antigens: filamentous hemagglutinin (FHA) and pertussis toxin (PT). The Bordetella pertussis ViraStripe® IgG and IgM Test Kits are composed of 50 nummerally sorted nitrocellulose strips. The test procedure can be performed manually as well as on common stripe immunoblot processors. The combination of the ViraCam® strip scanner and the ViraScan® software allows automated evaluation. Each strip offers maximum reliability through an integrated control system consisting of a negative control band, a serum control, three conjugate controls and a cut-off control.
Reactivities of PT and FHA calibrated with WHO standards
Indication of a recent exposure, if
PT-100 IgG band is distinct: equals anti-PT IgG ≥ 100 IU/ml or
PT IgA band is distinct: equals anti-PT IgA ≥ 12 IU/ml
The PT antigen
Reliable detection of antibodies against Bordetella pertussis
The FHA antigen
Reliable detection of antibodies against Bordetella species
All relevant controls are integrated
Safe interpretation according to guidelines and recommendations in the laboratory routine
Fully automated procedure on strip immunoblot processors
Automated evaluation with the ViraScan® Software