Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of toxoplasmosis in swine: interpreting assay results and comparing with other serologic tests

Am J Vet Res. 1984 Sep;45(9):1719-25.

Abstract

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed for the serodiagnosis of swine toxoplasmosis. The results of the ELISA were interpreted as percentage (% ELISA) and ELISA titer and were compared with results of the dye test, indirect fluorescent antibody test, and indirect hemagglutination test. The results obtained from both the % ELISA and ELISA titer directly correlated with the dye test results. The ELISA is a rapid, sensitive, and readily performed serologic test that should be ideal for examining (screening) swine for toxoplasmosis.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / analysis
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Hemagglutination Tests / veterinary
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques*
  • Mice
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Toxoplasma / immunology
  • Toxoplasmosis, Animal / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Antibodies