Rapid immunochromatographic strip test for detection of anti-K39 immunoglobulin G antibodies for diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis

Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2008 Sep;15(9):1483-4. doi: 10.1128/CVI.00174-08. Epub 2008 Jul 16.

Abstract

InBios International has developed an immunochromatographic rapid strip for the detection of visceral leishmaniasis that requires minimal equipment and only a small amount of blood to run a test. We compared the InBios rapid strip test with the CDC immunofluorescent antibody assay, and the agreement, sensitivity, and specificity were 98%, 90%, and 100%, respectively.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Protozoan / blood*
  • Antigens, Protozoan / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood*
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / diagnosis*
  • Leishmaniasis, Visceral / immunology
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
  • Protozoan Proteins / immunology*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies, Protozoan
  • Antigens, Protozoan
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Protozoan Proteins
  • K39 antigen, Leishmania