Levels of validation:
• Specificity and sensitivity: MAb M10 can detect both RSIV and ISKNV (31); it does not detect
ranaviruses. The reactivity of the MAb against TRBIV has not yet been confirmed.
• ‘Gold’ standard: the CPE is characterised by many enlarged cells and virus is confirmed in the
CPE by IFAT.
Interpretation of results:
• The virus isolated is RSIV or ISKNV and the disease is RSIVD.
Availability of test: Reagents and biological materials are available from the OIE Reference Laboratory
for RSIVD or commercial sources. MAb M10 can be supplied from the same OIE Reference
Laboratory.