Moving past serology : Diagnostic options without serum

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)76-81
Journal / PublicationThe Veterinary Journal
Volume215
Online published22 Apr 2016
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2016

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.

Research Area(s)

  • 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.

Citation Format(s)

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.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review