Latex agglutination test for detection of tetanus antitoxins

Zhonghua Min Guo Wei Sheng Wu Ji Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi. 1995 May;28(2):151-6.

Abstract

A rapid and easy method of slide agglutination test for the detection of human tetanus antitoxins was developed in this study. Testing reagents were prepared from carboxylated polystyrene latex particles with tetanus toxin by soluble carbodiimide. The test was performed on a glass slide with a drop of test sample and a drop of testing reagent. The agglutination reaction was usually completed within five minutes. Sensitivity of this test for tetanus antitoxins can be reached at 0.125 IU/ml. Therefore, the latex agglutination test can be used to determine the immune status of a patient in an emergency.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Agglutination
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Humans
  • Latex Fixation Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tetanus Antitoxin / analysis*
  • Tetanus Toxin / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Tetanus Antitoxin
  • Tetanus Toxin