Product Overview INDICAL's cattletype MAP Ab Kit is a sensitive and specific indirect ELISA designed for the detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) in serum, plasma, and milk samples from cattle, sheep, and goats. This kit enables semi-quantitative detection of anti-MAP antibodies, supporting the diagnosis of Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease), a chronic and incurable infectious disease in ruminants characterized by excessive weight loss and persistent diarrhea in the final stage.
Key Features- Highly sensitive and specific test
- One assay for serum, plasma, and milk samples from cattle, sheep, and goats
- Flexible preincubation between 15 minutes and 2 hours
- Color-coded caps and ready-to-use reagents
- Short or overnight sample incubation protocols
- Excellent performance based on proficiency test panels from Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States
Background Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is the causative agent for Paratuberculosis (Johne's disease). The disease is incurable, chronic, and has a long incubation period. MAP is spread worldwide among ruminants.
Regulatory & Availability For up-to-date licensing information and product-specific disclaimers, see the respective handbook or user manual. Assays for veterinary use only. Regulatory requirements vary by country; product may not be available in your geographic area. PCR and ELISA kits availability/distribution: Outside the U.S. and Canada.
Product ContentsMicrotiter plate with 96 wells, Sample Diluent, Positive Control, Negative Control, Wash Buffer, Conjugate, TMB Substrate, Stop Solution, Handbook
Characteristics / Technical Specifications- Product type: Ready-to-use assay
- Technology: ELISA
- Pathogen type: Bacteria
- Pathogen investigated: Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis (MAP)
- Species: Ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats)