Synbiotics Corporation has launched the first commercially available test kits for Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2). The two new ELISA test kits launched are- Serelisa PCV2 Ab Mono Blocking for use on serum and feces samples and Serelisa PCV2 Ag Capture for use on feces samples.

Porcine CircoVirus type 2 (PCV2) is the causative agent in young swine of Postweaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS), and thought to be part of the Porcine Respiratory Disease Complex (PRDC). However, subclinical infection with PCV2 is commonly found in production units.

These two new tests detect antibodies in serum or feces and antigen in feces. Internal as well as field trials have demonstrated and confirmed the performances of these innovative ELISAs as sensitive and specific diagnostic tests.

Samples are processed through user friendly protocols, including rapid or alternative overnight incubation. Serelisa PCV2 Ab Mono Blocking and Serelisa PCV2 Ag Capture can be performed in less than three hours and are useful diagnostic tools that will aid swine industry professionals in deciding on intervention strategies to control PCV2, the company release stated.