New tools to support disease elimination for both river blindness and elephantiasis

The SD BIOLINE Oncho/LF IgG₄ biplex test is a rapid, qualitative test for the detection of IgG4 antibodies against the Onchocerca volvulus Ov16 and Wuchereria bancrofti Wb123 antigens in human serum, plasma or whole blood.

• A single rapid test for the combined surveillance programs in co-endemic areas
• Whole blood, serum, plasma
• Time to results: 30 minutes. (The results are valid from 30 minutes to 24 hours.)
• 1-40°C for 24 months
• Performance (Reference method: ELISA)
  – Sensitivity: Oncho 92.42%(WB), 98.48%(S/P) and LF 81.48%(WB), 95.06%(S/P)
  – Specificity: Oncho 100%(WB), 97.48%(S/P) and LF 99.31%(WB), 95.83%(S/P)