The RIDASCREEN® Echinococcus IgG test is an enzyme immunoassay for the qualitative determination of IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus und Echinococcus multilocularis in human serum. The test should be used for confirmation purposes when there is a suspected case of infection with Echinococcus.
A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies to Echinococcus granulosus and/or Echinococcus multilocularis in a clinical specimen, using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) method. The assay is designed to detect infection with the parasitic tapeworms associated with hydatid disease.