| 摘要 |
<p>An in vitro diagnostic method detects retroviruses indicative of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related conditions. A sample of cells is obtained from the genital tract of a host and contacted with an immunological marker which signals the presence of the retrovirus within the cells. Cells in a cervical smear obtained during a routine Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) are contacted with a horseradish peroxidase conjugated antibody. The cells are then contacted with a colored indicator and hydrogen peroxide. Infected cells have dark colored loci that are detectable through a microscope.</p> |
