The Cryptosporidium ELISA is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the qualitative determination of of Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis in human stool samples. The Cryptosporidium ELISA for simultaneous determination of both pathogens in stool samples is an important alternative to the diagnosis by microscopic examination. Its sensitivity equals that of a microscopic examination, requires no personnel specifically trained in parasitology, is simple and can be conducted quickly, and it is not dependent on finding in-tact organisms (cysts or trophozoites) in the stool sample. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic Procedures.
Product Distribution
Available in North America Only
Range
Cut-off Assay
Sensitivity
1.56 x 10^4 cysts / reaction
Sizes
96 Wells
Sample Types
Stool
Inc Time Hour
1
Inc Time Overnight
No
Inc Time See Protocol
No
Sample Size
100 uL
Sample Size 2
50 mg
Detection
Colorimetric
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoan infection caused by the Cryptosporidium genus. This parasite is found widespread in animals, and it has significant presence as a pathogenic microorganism in domestic animals, calves in particular. In immune competent patients the disease manifests as a self-healing gastroenteritis. The diarrhea lasts between 3 and 10 days and may be accompanied by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and pain similar to that of giardiasis (lambliasis). The symptoms and effects are substantially more severe in immune compromised patients, where the course of diarrhea is very severe and persistent. The infection may pass from an animal to the human through contaminated water, but it is also contagious on personal contact with a patient.
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