Filariasis - UKAS accredited test
Commercial ELISA used. This utilises Acanthocheilonema viteae antigen, that will cross-react with human filariasis species, and detects IgG antibodies.
Antibody levels detected around 2 to 3 months post-exposure.
Antibody levels negative from 1 year or longer post successful treatment.
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SENSITIVITY % |
SPECIFICITY % |
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ELISA (in house verification) |
100 |
90 |