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Studies were done in-house at TechLab, Inc. and at various U.S. medical facilities. Results were statistically analyzed to determine sensitivity (ability of the assay to detect a positive result), specificity (amount of cross-reactivity), predictive positive value (the confidence in a positive result), predictive negative value (the confidence in a negative result) and overall correlation with the reference assay. II. There remain many questions to be answered about the various antigens produced by Giardia lamblia and how they can be utilized as diagnostic markers. In the second phase of this study, I identified and partially characterized the antigen (Ct7 Ag) that reacts with the Ct7 monoclonal antibody (MAb). This MAb is an IgM class mouse immunoglobin that is utilized by the GIARDIA TEST and by an immunofluorence antibody test (IFA) which detects Giardia cysts in water and feces. 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