Streptococcus equi - Antibodies (quantitative)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1295

Material

serum 0.5 ml

Method

ELISA

Duration

1 - 3 days

Remark

  • Generally, this test determines both Streptococcus equi equi and Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus. However, the detected surface antigen SeM is considered a virulence factor which mainly occurs in Streptococcus equi equi.
  • In case of a positive result, the antibodies will always be quantified. Knowing the titre level can be particularly helpful if purpura haemorrhagica or metastasising abscesses are suspected; these animals have high titres.
  • The level of the titre does not give any information on the immunisation or the carrier status of a horse.