title: Detection of immunoglobulins G and M to rubella virus by time-resolved immunofluorometry.
abstract: We describe new methods for the detection of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM rubella-specific antibodies in serum. The IgG assay was based on a solid-phase rubella antigen immobilization approach, and the IgM assay was based on the IgM capture assay principle. Both assays used biotinylated antibodies (anti-human IgG and antirubella monoclonal antibody, respectively). The tracer system was based on streptavidin labeled with a fluorescent europium chelate. The final measurements were done by using time-resolved fluorescence. Both assays were thoroughly evaluated with clinical samples and compared successfully with established techniques. We anticipate that these assays are suitable for routine clinical use.
authors.affiliation: CyberFluor Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shankaran
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Reichstein
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Khosravi
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Diamandis
mesh_terms: D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000276:immunology; D004306:Dose-Response Relationship, Immunologic; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis*; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis*; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012412:Rubella virus / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D000956:Antigens, Viral; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; C040901:rubella antibodies