Borrelia - Antibodies

LABOKLIN Service ID: 176

Material

serum or EDTA plasma or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Parameter

IgG
dog, cat, horse, donkey: IgM + IgG

Method

IFAT
dog: ELISA

Duration

1 - 2 days

Remark

  • Positive IgG antibody titres are found in dogs after about 3 – 6 weeks, positive IgM antibodies 3 – 4 days after pathogen contact.
  • The distinction between IgM and IgG is used to distinguish an acute infection from a pathogen contact that occurred a long time ago.
  • After consultation, detection in dogs can also be done using IFAT.