IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS FOR USE IN THE DETECTION AND DETERMINATION OF MASTITIS

摘要

Immunodiagnostic assays for the detection and determination of mastitis and sub-clinical mastitis comprise capturing neutrophils or fragments or soluble products thereof in a milk sample on an insolubilised form of a corresponding antibody, optionally using conditions whereby the cells in the milk sample are lysed. Monoclonal antibodies are provided which can be used in said assays and which are specific to neutrophils.