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Unit Code 91780:
Schistosoma IgG Antibody, FMI (Serum)

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Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE:   <1.00

    

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

                <1.00   Antibody Not Detected

       > or = 1.00   Antibody Detected

    

This assay utilizes the microsomal fraction of adult S.

mansoni worms (MAMA) as antigen, and is thus highly specific

(99%) and sensitive (96%) for detection of infection caused

by S. mansoni.  Although the assay is also highly specific

for infections caused by other Schistosoma species  (S.

japonicum, S. haematobium, S. mekongi), its sensitivity for

these infections is lower (55%).  Antibody levels do not

correlate with intensity of infection.  

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics

have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance

characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

 

Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

                                       5785 Corporate Ave.

                                       Cypress, CA 90630-4750

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