Division 1 F1F2
United Kingdom
The VN test and the ELISA are the recommended serological tests. Chapter X lists the reference sera, which are available from the National reference laboratory in order that standardised serological tests are carried out ....
The VN test must be considered as the reference test, but has the disadvantage that it takes 2 to 3 days to complete and requires tissue culture facilities.
The ELISA is more rapid and can be more easily standardised. The monoclonal antibody competition ELISA is the most reliable swine vesicular disease antibody ELISA described to date. It is recommended as a screening test on a large number of samples.
However, the VN test must be used as confirmatory test when necessary, in particular after first detection of positive samples in a holding. Pigs positive by ELISA, but negative by VN test can be disregarded.
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Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Annex Ch. 8 Section C para. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Exotic Disease (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1410), regs. 1, 6(4)(f)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F2
Words in Annex Ch. 8 Section C para. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Exotic Disease (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1410), regs. 1, 6(4)(f)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)