Viral antibody diagnostic test system

摘要

A diagnostic reagent for detecting the presence of specific microbial antibodies in body fluids which comprises a gel containing intact erythrocytes, which have appropriate microbial particles adhering directly or indirectly to the surface thereof, the gel being contained in a shallow vessel. The system may additionally include complement, or alternatively this may be added separately and after test-body fluids have been applied to the gel. Interaction of specific antibodies with the microbial particles, in the presence of complement results in the lysis of the erythrocytes thereby forming a visible positive result.