IMMUNOASSAY SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION OF SALMONELLA

摘要

An antisera preparation capable of reacting with substantially all Salmonella serotypes. This preparation comprises a mixture of individual antisera raised against the flagellae of at least eight, and preferably all, of a group of ten selected Salmonella serotypes. This antisera preparation is able to be used in practical immunoassay systems for the rapid and specific detection of salmonellae in specimens. A method for the immobilization of bacteria on a solid phase has also been developed. This method involves the use of titanous hydroxide as the solid phase and comprises shaking or otherwise agitating a culture of bacteria with titanous hydroxide.