ASSAY FOR DIRECTLY DETECTING A BIOLOGICAL CELL IN A BODY FLUID SAMPLE

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for rapid detection of a biological cell and/or a biological particle contained in a fluid sample. The method may be used for rapidly diagnosing a condition in an individual resulting from an infection by a virus, a fungus or a bacteria. The method comprises the further steps of detecting a plurality of infection and/or inflammatory response agents, preferably cytokines, and performing a profile of such agents. The profile is a further indication of the condition being diagnosed. The method for detecting a plurality of infection response agents, preferably cytokines, including the step of performing a profile of such agents, may also be carried out independently of the method for rapidly diagnosing a condition in an individual resulting from an infection by an infectious agent including a virus, fungus and bacteria. In particular the invention relates to a dip stick or like device for rapid detection.