Moving past serology : Diagnostic options without serum
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-81 |
Journal / Publication | The Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 215 |
Online published | 22 Apr 2016 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2016 |
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Abstract
Detecting antibodies formed in serum in response to infection is the traditional function of serology. Diagnostic modalities have included complement fixation tests, agar gel immune-diffusion, radioimmunoassay, ELISA and immunofluorescence. More recent technology now allows for the direct detection of pathogens by PCR. This review details the options for diagnostic testing using specimen types other than serum, identifying the advantages and disadvantages of these options and providing evidence for more widespread use of these techniques and specimen types.
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- Diagnosis, ELISA, PCR, Serology, Specimens
Bibliographic Note
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) has been integrated under the College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (CVMLS) since July 2017.
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Moving past serology: Diagnostic options without serum. / Reichel, Michael P.; Lanyon, Sasha R.; Hill, Fraser I.
In: The Veterinary Journal, Vol. 215, 09.2016, p. 76-81.
In: The Veterinary Journal, Vol. 215, 09.2016, p. 76-81.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review