摘要 |
The invention provides methods for detection and identification of viruses, viral subtypes and other antigens. Polyclonal antibodies specific for a viral subtype are separated and then bound to a solid support. The antibodies are then contacted with a test sample suspected of containing the viral subtype. Virus particles binding to the separated antibodies are then detected and quantified. In other embodiments of the invention, a test sample suspected of containing an antigen is bound to a solid support, and then contacted with polyclonal antibodies specific for the antigen, the antibodies having a detectable label bound thereon. The detectable label is then detected. The invention also provides kits for performing the methods of the invention.
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