Dog BRU Ab Test

Canine Brucella Antibody Rapid Test (Dog BRU Ab Test)

Catalog No.: JCA007D

¤  INTENDED USE

The Canine Brucella Antibody Rapid Test(Dog BRU Ab Test) is a lateral flow immunochromatographic assay for the qualitative detection of Canine Brucella Antibody (C.Brucella Ab) in dog’s serum, plasma, or whole blood.

Assay Time:  5-10 minutes

Specimen: serum, plasma, or whole blood.

¤  TEST PROCEDURE

- Collect dog’s fresh whole blood, serum or plasma specimen for use. Immediately apply the testing once collected the specimen.

- Take out the test device from the foil pouch and place it horizontally.

- Place 20μL of serum or plasma specimen into an assay buffer tube. Mix well and directly use in the assay.

- Place 2-3drops (approx.60-80μL) of assay buffer into the sample hole.  

- Interpret the result in 5-10 minutes. Result after 10 minutes is considered as invalid.

¤  Brucellosis (Brucella suis) in dogs 

Brucellosis (Brucella suis) has been detected in dogs that have been pig-hunting in northern NSW, and dogs that have been fed raw feral pig meat. It is also suspected that young dogs diagnosed with (Brucella suis) in NSW (with no known contact with feral pigs), may have been infected around the time of birth. It is possible that a dog may be infected by contact with an infected dog or its body fluids. It is likely that infection may be transmitted from an infected dog when it is bred/mated.

Brucellosis is a disease caused by infection with a type of bacteria (Brucella). This disease is common in many parts of the world, but it is rare in Australia. Brucella bacteria infect a range of animals. Brucella suis usually infect pigs. Brucella suis infection is widespread in Queensland's feral pig population and it has also been detected in the feral pig population in northern New South Wales (NSW).

Brucella suis can be transmitted to people. Feral pigs are the usual source of infection for people, particularly when there has been contact through breaks in the skin with the tissues and body fluids of an infected pig e.g. blood, urine, uterine discharges and aborted foetuses. Uncommonly, bacteria can be inhaled and cause disease, such as in laboratory workers who work with Brucella suis cultures. Brucella suis is very rarely transmitted from person-to-person.

J&G Biotech Ltd (Reg. No.: 08419172)

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