Evaluation of a latex particle agglutination assay for the detection of cytomegalovirus antibody in patient serum

J Clin Microbiol. 1989 Dec;27(12):2878-9. doi: 10.1128/jcm.27.12.2878-2879.1989.

Abstract

The Virogen CMV Antibody Test is a simple and rapid latex agglutination assay for the detection of cytomegalovirus antibody in human serum and plasma. Evaluation of this assay with respect to enzyme immunoassay yielded a sensitivity of 98% with a specificity of 100%. In comparison to CMVScan, the Virogen CMV Antibody Test had a sensitivity of 98.4% and a specificity of 100%.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / blood*
  • Cytomegalovirus / immunology*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Latex Fixation Tests*
  • Predictive Value of Tests

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral