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New developments in Serology

Information on the Equine Multiplex Assay

Information on the Canine Multiplex Assay

Better Test for Lyme Disease in Pets - Inside Science Television

This video from Inside Science Television illustrates the new AHDC test for Lyme disease in horses and dogs. The test can better determine the stage of infection, and increase the effectiveness of treatment.

The Serology/Immunology Section of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center develops and uses fully validated serological assays to detect antibodies or antigens as indicators for infectious diseases in production animals, companion animals, and zoo species. Assays are validated according to criteria published in the OIE International Standards Manual for serological assays. Quality control, with accurate and reproducible results, is our primary goal. Test results are interpreted to inform veterinarians beyond the usual serological values that are reported.

Dr. Bettina Wagner (Director)
Diane Kilts (Laboratory Manager)

Services provided by the Serology/Immunology Section include:

ELISA and Western Blot assays on serum samples from cattle, horses, dogs and cats (including domestic cats and exotic felids from zoos)

Cattle
- Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis ELISA
- Johnes disease ELISA (Mycobacterium paratuberculosis) on serum and milk samples
Horse
- Lyme disease multiplex assay
- West Nile Virus IgM ELISA
- Cytokine 5-plex Assay
Dog
- Lyme Disease multiplex assay
- Leishmania ELISA
Cats

Feline Leukemia Virus ELISA
Feline Coronavirus ELISA
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus ELISA and Western Blot
Feline Toxoplasmosis ELISA

New test development