1. What Are Infectious Disease Antibody Pairs?

Infectious disease antibody pairs are matched sets of capture and detection monoclonal antibodies used in sandwich immunoassays to detect pathogen antigens or host-response biomarkers in patient samples such as whole blood, serum, plasma, nasopharyngeal swabs or stool. They are the critical raw material component in lateral flow assay (LFA) rapid tests, chemiluminescent immunoassays (CLIA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and fluorescence immunoassays (FIA) for diagnosing bacterial infections, viral diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and tropical diseases.

In IVD assay development, the antibody pair determines assay sensitivity, specificity and cross-reactivity. A poorly matched pair can fail to detect low-level antigen (low sensitivity) or generate false positives from related pathogens (poor specificity). Sekbio pre-validates every pair in a real sandwich immunoassay on its intended platform before catalog release, eliminating the most time-consuming step in infectious disease assay development.

The most commercially significant infectious disease targets in the current IVD market include:

  • Sepsis and inflammation markers: Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) for bacterial infection stratification and antibiotic stewardship
  • Respiratory viruses: MxA for viral versus bacterial differentiation; Influenza A/B antigens; RSV antigen for pediatric lower respiratory infection
  • Bloodborne pathogens: HIV Ag/Ab 4th generation combo assay; HCV antigen for acute infection window-period detection
  • STIs: HPV antigen; H. pylori antigen; Strep A antigen for rapid streptococcal pharyngitis diagnosis
  • Tropical and vector-borne diseases: Dengue NS1 antigen and IgG/IgM; Malaria (P. falciparum HRP2 and pLDH); Ebola nucleoprotein (NP)

One Validation. Consistent Performance. Every Batch.

Sekbio infectious disease antibodies are manufactured at industrial scale with tight lot-to-lot CV and full ISO 13485-certified traceability. Validate once, produce with confidence.

2. Infectious Disease Antibody Products

All products are available as matched antibody pairs (capture + detection), individual clones or colloidal gold conjugates. Click any product for full specifications and assay data.

Target / Pathogen Clinical Application Formats Key Specs Details
MxA (Myxovirus Resistance Protein A) Viral vs. bacterial infection differentiation LFACLIAELISA Interferon-induced; high specificity for viral etiology View MxA Antibody Pair
Procalcitonin (PCT) Sepsis diagnosis, antibiotic stewardship LFACLIAFIA Detects intact PCT; LoD <0.05 ng/mL View PCT Antibody Pair
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Bacterial infection, inflammation staging LFACLIAELISA Wide dynamic range; high-sensitivity CRP available View CRP Antibody Pair
Influenza A / B Antigen Rapid influenza diagnosis at POC LFAELISA Separate A/B clone sets; no cross-reactivity View Influenza Antibody Pair
RSV Antigen Pediatric RSV lower respiratory infection LFAELISA Detects RSV A and B strains; nasopharyngeal matrix View RSV Antibody Pair
HIV Ag/Ab (4th Generation) HIV infection screening, acute phase detection CLIAELISA p24 antigen + IgG/IgM antibody combo detection View HIV Antibody Pair
HCV Antigen HCV acute infection, window-period shortening CLIAELISA Core antigen detection; complements HCV antibody tests View HCV Antibody Pair
HPV Antigen HPV infection detection, cervical cancer screening LFAELISA Targets high-risk HPV types; validated in cervical swab matrix View HPV Antibody Pair
H. pylori Antigen H. pylori stool antigen test (SAT), non-invasive diagnosis LFAELISA Stool matrix validated; high sensitivity in fecal samples View H. pylori Antibody Pair
Strep A Antigen Rapid Group A streptococcal pharyngitis diagnosis LFAELISA Throat swab matrix; results in <5 minutes on LFA View Strep A Antibody Pair
Dengue NS1 / IgG / IgM Dengue fever acute and convalescent phase diagnosis LFAELISA NS1 antigen + IgG/IgM antibody triple combo available View Dengue Antibody Pair
Malaria (P. falciparum / P. vivax) Malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) at POC LFA HRP2 and pLDH antigens; detects both P. falciparum and P. vivax View Malaria Antibody Pair
Ebola Nucleoprotein (NP) Ebola virus disease outbreak rapid detection LFAELISA Recombinant NP-based; no live virus required for production View Ebola Antibody Pair
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3. Assay Formats Supported

Sekbio infectious disease antibody pairs are pre-validated and optimized for four IVD assay platforms. Each pair ships with platform-specific recommended working concentrations.

Lateral Flow Assay (LFA)

Colloidal gold and latex bead conjugates for rapid, instrument-free POC testing. Suitable for Strep A, Influenza, RSV, Dengue, Malaria, H. pylori, MxA and Ebola NP.

CLIA

Chemiluminescent immunoassay pairs for automated analyzer platforms. High-sensitivity formats for PCT, CRP, HIV Ag/Ab and HCV core antigen.

ELISA

Sandwich ELISA-grade pairs for laboratory quantification. Biotin/streptavidin and HRP-conjugated detection antibodies available for all targets.

FIA (Fluorescence)

Time-resolved fluorescence and fluorescent microsphere conjugates for quantitative POC analyzers. Validated for PCT and CRP.

Not sure which format suits your assay? Sekbio's technical team advises on antibody pair selection, conjugation chemistry and assay configuration based on your target LoD, sample matrix and instrument platform. Contact us or explore our antibody development platforms for custom pair screening and development services.

4. Why IVD Manufacturers Choose Sekbio for Infectious Disease Antibodies

The most common bottleneck in infectious disease IVD development is antibody qualification — testing multiple clone combinations across pathogens, matrices and platforms before finding a pair that meets clinical performance targets. Sekbio eliminates this step with pre-validated, production-grade antibody pairs.

Pre-Validated Pairs

Every infectious disease antibody pair is screened in a real sandwich immunoassay before catalog listing. You receive a pair that works on your target platform from day one, shortening development timelines from months to days.

Cross-Reactivity Tested

Infectious disease assays require rigorous cross-reactivity panels. Sekbio tests each pair against closely related pathogens and endogenous interferents. Cross-reactivity data is available in the product datasheet.

Industrial Scale, IVD Grade

Antibodies are produced in CHO or hybridoma bioreactors at batch sizes from 100 mg to gram scale, with full ISO 13485 documentation for CE and FDA regulatory submissions.

Technical Support Included

Sekbio antibody scientists provide hands-on support for conjugation optimization, nitrocellulose membrane selection, cut-off calibration and matrix interference troubleshooting — included with every order.

5. Frequently Asked Questions — Infectious Disease Antibodies

What are infectious disease antibody pairs for IVD?

Infectious disease antibody pairs are matched sets of capture and detection antibodies used in sandwich immunoassays to detect pathogen antigens or host-response biomarkers in patient samples. They are the core reagent components in lateral flow assay (LFA), CLIA, ELISA and FIA rapid tests for diagnosing bacterial infections, viral diseases, STIs and tropical diseases.

Which infectious disease targets does Sekbio supply antibody pairs for?

Sekbio supplies antibody pairs for 13 infectious disease targets: MxA, Procalcitonin (PCT), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Influenza A/B, RSV, HIV Ag/Ab (4th generation), HCV antigen, HPV antigen, H. pylori antigen, Strep A antigen, Dengue (NS1/IgG/IgM), Malaria (P. falciparum/P. vivax) and Ebola nucleoprotein (NP). All pairs are pre-validated on at least one clinical assay platform before catalog release.

What makes MxA a better biomarker than CRP for distinguishing viral from bacterial infections?

MxA (Myxovirus resistance protein A) is specifically induced by type I interferons during viral infections, making it a selective marker for viral etiology. CRP rises in both viral and bacterial infections and is therefore non-specific on its own. Clinical studies show that combining MxA with CRP significantly improves diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing viral from bacterial respiratory illness, reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Sekbio's MxA antibody pair is pre-validated for LFA and CLIA formats.

Are Sekbio infectious disease antibody pairs pre-validated on LFA platforms?

Yes. Every antibody pair in the Sekbio infectious disease portfolio is pre-validated on the platform it is intended for — LFA, CLIA, ELISA or FIA — before being released to customers. Platform-specific data including signal-to-noise ratios, working concentration ranges, cross-reactivity panels and lot-to-lot CV values are available alongside the product datasheet.

Can Sekbio supply antibody pairs for high-containment pathogens such as Ebola and HIV?

Yes. Sekbio supplies antibody pairs for Ebola nucleoprotein (NP) and HIV antigens raised against recombinant or inactivated antigens — no live virus is used in production. These antibodies are supplied as purified proteins safe for standard laboratory handling and are fully validated for LFA and ELISA diagnostic formats.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for infectious disease antibody pairs?

The standard MOQ is 1 mg per antibody clone, sufficient for initial assay feasibility studies. For scale-up and routine production, quantities from 10 mg to gram scale are available with full ISO 13485-certified batch documentation and Certificate of Analysis.

How does Sekbio ensure batch-to-batch consistency for infectious disease antibodies?

Each batch undergoes SEC-HPLC purity testing, SDS-PAGE, binding activity ELISA and platform-specific functional assays. Lot-to-lot CV for key performance parameters is maintained below 10%. All manufacturing is conducted under an ISO 13485-certified quality management system, and full traceability documentation is provided with every shipment for CE and regulatory submissions.

Can Sekbio develop custom antibody pairs for emerging infectious disease targets?

Yes. Sekbio offers end-to-end custom antibody development for novel or emerging pathogen targets not in the catalog — from antigen design and immunization through hybridoma screening, pairing validation and stable cell line establishment. Delivery for a complete custom project is typically 8–12 weeks. Explore our antibody development platforms or contact our team to discuss your target and timeline.

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