Thursday 25 December 2014

Detection of Toxoplasma in Blood serum Samples



Detection of Toxoplasma in Serum by Latex Test
Hello Parasitologists,
Here are the steps to detect the anti Toxoplasma antibodies in serum samples.

  • ·         Collect blood samples (3-5 ml) in vacuum tubes using disposable syringe from jugular vein of animals.

  • ·         Let the blood coagulate for 1 hour.

  • ·         Carry out the centrifugation 3000 rpm for 10 minutes

  • ·         Decant the serum from each test tube in a clean serum cup.
  • Examine the antibodies in serum samples by using Latex Reagent according to manual/literature provided by the manufactures.