Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus,
affects both humans and livestock. Final hosts (dogs) are typically
subclinical, while intermediate hosts show symptoms based on cyst
location and infection severity. CE is mainly detected in abattoirs via post
mortem (PM) examination, making diagnosis challenging and increasing
transmission risk. The current study aimed to evaluate the serodiagnosis
and statistical significance of using different prepared antigens from cysts
against PM method. 170 blood samples were collected from cattle and the
separated serum samples were prepared for detection of optical density
values by indirect ELISA against different hydatid cysts antigens. The
antigens were isolated from various cystic components. Crude hydatid cyst
fluid antigen (HCF Ag) was prepared by aspirating fluid from fertile cyst
separated from infected organs, centrifuged and aliquoted, laminated layer
antigen (LL Ag) obtained by aspirating fluid, separating the laminated
layer and homogenized, germinal layer antigen (GL Ag) was isolated
through dissection, protoscolices antigen (Pscs Ag) collected, washed with
PBS, and all isolates sonicated, and stored at -20°C. Protein concentration
was measured using modified Lowry method. The obtained values were
statically analyzed. PM prevalence was 11.76%. While ELISA showed
13.5%, with higher prevalence in the liver (7.06%) than lungs (2.35%).
Significant differences were noted between antigens, with GL, HCF, and
Pscs Ags showing higher values than LL Ag. ELISA diagnostic accuracy
was 98.24 % for LL, GL, and Pscs Ags, and 60% for HCF Ag. Our study
suggests that GL, HCF, and Pscs Ags were effective and sensitive
immunodiagnostic tools for screening hydatosis.