Parasite serology: Fasciola

Fasciola - UKAS accredited test

Commercial ELISA used. This utilises Fasciola species antigen and detects IgG antibodies.

Antibody levels detected around 2 to 3 months post-exposure.

Antibody levels should revert to negative around 6 months’ post successful treatment.

 

SENSITIVITY %

SPECIFICITY %

ELISA (In house verification)

100

77