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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"antibody test"”.

  1. Evaluation of a Monoclonal-based EIA for the Detection of Giardia lamblia and the Identification of the Antigen

    Boone, James Hunter M.S.Virginia Tech1998

    … A number of commercial enzyme immunoassay (EIA) tests are available for the diagnosis of giardiasis. In a time of rising health-care costs, there is a need for diagnostic tests that are rapid, specific, sensitive and inexpensive. In the first phase of this study, I developed a monoclonal-based …

    vt Repository record

  2. Evaluation of the Photometric Assay Method to Quantitate the Bactericidal Action of Normal and Immune Rabbit Sera on SALMONELLA PULLORUM

    Rahn, Alice Margaret

    <p>The bactericidal antibody test depends on the presence of sufficient complement, magnesium ions, and specific antibody to produce killing of certain gram negative bacilli. This study was undertaken to demonstrate whether or not Salmonella pullorum is an organism which is susceptible to this …

    loma-linda Repository record

  3. Validierung des automatisierten ELISA-Bearbeitungssystems in modularer Bauweise (ELISA-Roboteranlage)

    Wigbers, JessicaUniversität Oldenburg

    … „HerdCheck IBRgB“ und „HerdCheck Anti-IBRgE Antibody Test“4 der Firma IDEXX GmbH eigenständig korrekt durchführen. In der ELISA-Roboteranlage sind neben den von der Firma PETERS Technologie konstruierten Eingangsmodul und Ausgangslift, Hotel und Dispenser (3x) auch Geräte Dritter enthalten: - …

    oldenburg Repository record

  4. """I'm Not Dead Yet"": Gay Male Narratives in the Age of AIDS"

    Howley, James AnthonyUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015

    … Conference on AIDS was held; HTVL-III antibody test is approved and licensed; Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart if performed in New York City (see Shilts 1987). Albert (1989) presents 1985 as the year of ""Rock Hudson and the heterosexual threat""; he claims: ""Portrayed as a threat to …

    uiuc Repository record

  5. Detection of Feline Leukemia Virus in Feline Bone Marrow Using Polymerase Chain Reaction

    Stimson, Erin LeighVirginia Tech2000

    … ELISA, blood and bone marrow immunofluorescent antibody test (IFA), and blood and bone marrow PCR were performed on each cat, and IFA and PCR on bone marrow of the fetus. Forty-one cats were FeLV negative. Five cats and one fetus were persistently infected with FeLV. Four cats were discordant; …

    vt Repository record

  6. Comparison of Five Different Serological Assays for Determination of Antibody Levels Against Herpes Virus Type 1 and 2

    Küçük, Murat Sami

    … serological methods for measuring Herpes virus antibody. The five tests we compared are complement fixation test (CF), indirect immunofluorescent antibody assay (IFA), anticomplementary immunofluorescent assay (ACIF), enzyme linked immunoassay test (ELISA), and the latex agglutination test (LA). …

    loma-linda Repository record

  7. The economics of HIV testing in Africa

    Bertozzi, Stefano MicheleMassachusetts Institute of Technology1996

    … the use of one specific technology, the anti-HIV antibody test. After describing the characteristics of the epidemic, the special problems that accompany the allocation of health resources in Africa are explored. A short description of the biological and technical aspects of HIV testing is …

    mit Repository record

  8. The Effect of Thermal Processing Schedules and Unit Operations on the Quality of Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) Meat

    Smith, Jennifer LynnVirginia Tech1998

    … was determined using a commercial polyclonal antibody test. Listeria species were found under picking tables, on cooler doors, employees' aprons, and on several employees' hands. In a laboratory setting, an automated hand wash was compared with a manual hand wash for the removal of Listeria …

    vt Repository record

  9. Investigating the regeneration behaviors of neuroglial cells on artificially made electrospun PCL scaffolds embedded with conductive nanomaterials

    Srikanth, MadhulikaWichita State University2015

    … the anti-glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) antibody test confirmed the presence of GFAP, which is a characteristic of only astrocytes. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis further confirmed the healthy morphology and successful attachment of astrocytes to the scaffolds. Apart from PCL …

    wichita-thes Repository record

  10. Investigating the Immunological Effect of Schizophrenia-Related Antigens and Anti-psychotic Medication.

    Whelan, RuthUniversity of Aberdeen2021

    … encoded by schizophrenia-related genes. An antibody test was developed in-house to detect plasma IgG antibodies against selected target molecules in patients with schizophrenia and control subjects. Six peptide antigens derived from DPYD, MAD1L1, ZNF804A, DRD2, TRANK1 and MMP16 showed an …

    uhi-uk Repository record

  11. Laukinių ir naminių gyvūnų pasiutligės epidemiologija, diagnostika ir imunoprofilaktika Lietuvoje /

    Jacevičienė, Ingrida,Institutional Repository of Vilnius University2012

    … applying simultaneously the direct fluorescent antibody test (FAT) and rabies tissue culture infections test (RTCIT) methods it was possible to ensure a fast and effective determination of RV in the samples of wild and domestic animals under investigation thereby ensuring confirmation of the …

    vilnius Repository record

  12. Ecological risk models for visceral leishmaniais [sic] in Bahia, Brazil and diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in dogs in south central Louisiana

    Nieto, PrixiaVeterinary Medical Sciences - Pathobiological Sciences2022

    … risk of infection with Trypanosoma cruzi, were tested serologically using the indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Serum samples obtained from a total of 122 dogs from three kennels, and from client dogs from local veterinary practices tested by IFAT revealed a prevalence rate of 22.1%. …

    lsu-thes Repository record

  13. The prevalence of Legionella and mycoplasma seropositivity in the elderly in Cape Town

    Muller, GretaDivision of Geriatric Medicine1997

    … Laboratory methods: The indirect fluorescent antibody tests (Zeus Scientific Inc, New Jersey, USA) were used to detect the presence of antibodies to Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila. Results: The participation rate in this study was high, with 88,4% (677/766) taking part. …

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  14. Comparison of sars-cov-2 rapid tests and formal serological testing on deceased persons in Cape Town Metro

    Carlisle, TaynaDepartment of Pathology2022

    … there is a paucity of research into post mortem antibody testing. An antibody screening tool that is suitable for use in the mortuary setting would go a long way to better document previous COVID-19 infections in deceased persons for surveillance purposes, which would add value to public health …

    cape-town Repository record

  15. Characterization of Canine Leishmaniasis in the United States: Pathogenesis, Immunological Responses, and Transmission of an American Isolate of Leishmania infantum

    Rosypal, Alexa C.Virginia Tech2005

    … in naturally occurring disease. Diagnostic tests including culture and cytologic evaluation of bone marrow and lymph node aspirates, polymerase chain reaction, and serology by indirect fluorescent antibody test, and recombinant K39 (rK39) immunoassay were evaluated. Kappa statistics revealed …

    vt Repository record

  16. Immunological and hematological biomarkers for contaminants in fish-eating birds of the Great Lakes

    Grasman, Keith A.Virginia Tech1995

    … laboratory animals. Higher exposure suppresses antibody production and alters white blood cell (WBC) counts. This study investigated whether persistent contaminants alter immunocompetence in Great Lakes herring gulls (Larus argentatus) and Caspian terns (Sterna caspia). It also evaluated the use …

    vt Repository record

  17. Habitat overlap and seroprevalence of toxoplasma gondii in wildlife and feral cats in a natural area

    Fredebaugh, Shannon L.University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2010

    … determined using the indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT) and a positive titer of 1:25. Wildlife species were classified as having a large home range (LHR) or a small home range (SHR), based on published home range estimates and using a cutoff of 100 hectares. A total of 18 feral cats …

    uiuc Repository record

  18. The Modulating Effects of Dietary Fiber and Short-Chain Fatty Acids on Enterocyte Differentiation, Maturation and Turkey Coronavirus Infection

    Tirawattanawanich, ChaninVirginia Tech2001

    … of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) in the intestinal lumen. These compounds are by-products of the bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber and serve as the primary energy source for enterocyte metabolism. The overall objective of this dissertation was to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber …

    vt Repository record

  19. Development and evaluation of new leprosy skin test antigens as diagnostic tools

    Rivoire, Becky Louise, author, Brennan, Patrick J., advisor, Beaty, Barry, committee member, Gonzales-Juarrero, Mercedes, committee member, Peersen, Olve, committee memberColorado State University. Libraries2012

    An early diagnostic test for leprosy that is adequately sensitive and specific to identify infected individuals before the onset of clinical symptoms continues to be one of the greatest needs in the field. Preclinical diagnosis would expedite the delivery of chemotherapy to patients, prevent …

    colostate Repository record

  20. Transmission of western equine encephalitis virus by Saskatchewan mosquitoes and behavior of the virus in selected laboratory vertebrates in relation to epidemiological studies

    Hayles, Launcelott BarringtonUniversity of Saskatchewan1971

    … and titration of virus. An indirect fluorescent antibody test applied directly to brain sections from WEE infected mice, was satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Sections were fixed in Carney's fluid and transferred through chloroform to paraffin. The use of Evans blue, of absorbed antisera to …

    sask Repository record

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