Q Fever/C. burnetii

C. burnetii has a worldwide occurrence with an increased prevalence in countries with dense cattle, sheep and goat populations. There are two independent infection cycles: wildlife and domestic, via ticks.

The animal infection, also called coxiellosis, is characterized by a subclinical phase with a relatively rare and sudden epidemic appearance of abortion.

Use of ELISA testing allows for the serological diagnosis of Q fever by detecting C. burnetii-specific antibodies. In fact, because of their ease and rapidity, ELISA tests have become the major techniques applied for herd monitoring on a routine basis.

 
Q Fever

Testing Solutions†

IDEXX Q Fever Ab Test

Availability/Distribution: Outside the U.S.

The IDEXX Q Fever Ab Test is an enzyme immunoassay for the detection of antibodies against Coxiella burnetii in serum, plasma and milk samples of ruminants.

The IDEXX Q Fever Ab Test includes chemical reagents (wash, substrate, stop solutions) that can also be used with IDEXX kits that test for other abortive diseases (B. abortus, neosporosis, toxoplasmosis, Chlamydia).

 

Abortive Disease Information Brochure  

Milk Sampling Information Brochure  

IDEXX Q Fever Ab Test:

Part Number: QFT1135T

  • 2 plates (strips)
  • serum, plasma and milk samples of ruminants
  • results within 2.5 hours
  • adapted to automation (bovine, caprine, ovine)

† Not all products are available and/or registered in every country.