INTENDED USE

Veterinary Toxoplasma antigen (TOXO Ag) Rapid Test is an in vitro immunoassay for the direct and qualitative detection of Toxoplasma antigen from animal.

INTRODUCTION

Toxoplasma gondii belongs to the smallest and structurally simple group of parasites called protozoa. Cats and other felines are the final hosts of Toxoplasma gondii, which is parasitized in the epithelial cells of the small intestine of these animals, forming cysts that are excreted in feces and eaten by other mammals and birds to become infected and develop into encysts in the tissues of their bodies. Cysts and encysts are different developmental stages of Toxoplasma gondii. However, it can only reproduce asexually in animals other than the end host and cannot disseminate its offspring to the outside world. This kit is used to detect Toxoplasma gondii antigen in the feces and rectum of animals.

Pinciple

Rapid immunochromatographic assay technique for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii antigens. A sample from the rectum or stool is added to the spiked wells and moved along the chromatographic membrane with a colloidal gold-labeled anti-TOXO monoclonal antibody. If the TOXO antigen is present in the sample, it binds to the antibody on the detection line and appears burgundy. No colour reaction is produced if the TOXO antigen is not present in the sample. The test serves only as an aid to the diagnosis. For professional use only.