Detection and measurement of species-specific malarial antibodies by immunofluorescence tests

Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 1978;72(5):463-6. doi: 10.1016/0035-9203(78)90163-3.

Abstract

Species-specific serodiagnosis of malaria could be made by means of the standardized indirect fluorescent antibody test, either by determination of the usual end-point titres or by fluorescent intensity measurements on antigens. The malarial antibody levels could also be measured by the fluorescent intensity measurements at a single serum dilution. Thus the fluorescent intensity measurements could effectively replace the end point titre determination, with the advantages of standardization and saving in technician time.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antibodies / analysis*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique*
  • Humans
  • Immune Sera
  • Malaria / diagnosis*
  • Photometry
  • Plasmodium falciparum
  • Plasmodium malariae
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Immune Sera