An ELISA test for detecting chloroquine in urine

Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1988;82(2):216-20. doi: 10.1016/0035-9203(88)90415-4.

Abstract

Two ELISA tests for detecting chloroquine in urine have been developed using polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies which react with the 7-chloro-4-amino-quinoline part of the chloroquine molecule and thus recognize chloroquine, its metabolites, and amodiaquine. The ELISAs were sensitive and specific and did not cross-react with other commonly used antimalarials. In a field trial the chloroquine ELISA performed better than the Dill Glazko or Haskins colorimetric tests. A small proportion of urines gave an apparently false positive reaction when tested at a dilution of 1:10, but not when tested at higher dilution.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Aminoquinolines / analysis
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chloroquine / urine*
  • Colorimetry
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay*
  • Humans
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Aminoquinolines
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • 7-chloro-4-aminoquinoline
  • Chloroquine