Detection of Aspergillus galactomannan: comparison of an enzyme-linked immunoassay and a europium-linked time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay.
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With a view to improving the sensitivity of serological detection of Aspergillus galactomannan (GM), a europium-linked time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay was developed. This method was compared to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using a peroxidase-conjugated detector antibody. No increase in the sensitivity of the detection of GM standards was seen with the europium-based fluoroimmunoassay.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 36 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998