coproantigen

noun

coproantigen

noun

Etymology From copro- + antigen.

1

Immunology, Medicine, Sciences Any of a group of antigens found in feces

  • Diagnosis of F. hepatica was previously based on coprological techniques alone, but with the advent of coproantigen, copro-PCR and enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) for the diagnosis of F. hepatica in sera and milk, detection of F. hepatica has become more sensitive [ 4, 5 ].2015 July 9, Yris Bloemhoff et al., “Determining the Prevalence and Seasonality of Fasciola hepatica in Pasture-based Dairy herds in Ireland using a Bulk Tank Milk ELISA”, in Irish Veterinary Journal, volume 68, →DOI:

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