Abstract
Internal standard reference curves are used in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) plates to control for inter- and intra-assay variance. To compare the diagnostic potential of multiple T. solium antigens on an unbiased, universal scale, we have created a standard curve using normal, human immunoglobulin G (hIgG). The hIgG curve is inexpensive and simple to prepare, and remains stable at 5°C for at least one year, with a coefficient of variance of less than 10%. The hIgG standard curve has proven a critical tool for the comparison of several diagnostic antigens slated for assay development.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-181 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Immunoassay and Immunochemistry |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2006 |
Keywords
- Antigen efficacy
- Assay development
- Diagnosis
- ELISA
- Immunoglobulin G
- Standard curve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Medical Laboratory Technology