title: A novel format for a rapid sandwich EIA and its application to the identification of snake venoms.
abstract: A rapid sandwich enzyme immunoassay format is described where conjugate is lyophilised within the well in which the test reaction will occur. The format is straight forward to manufacture, has a prolonged shelf life, and eliminates one incubation and wash step from the usual test procedure. The technology has been applied to the development of a rapid assay for the identification of snake venom in clinical specimens. The resultant assay was specific and sensitive, provided rapid results and was appropriate for field use.
authors.affiliation: Immunodiagnostics Section, Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Limited, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Moisidis
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Shepherd
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Drane
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000032:analysis / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012910:Snake Venoms