title: Respiratory syncytial virus serology by a simplified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
abstract: A simplified enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) which utilized commercially available reagents was developed for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-specific immunoglobulin G. An analysis of the inherent variation of the assay allowed the setting of strict criteria for determining a significant change in RSV antibodies. The ELISA was more sensitive than the standard complement fixation or microneutralization tests in a carefully studied group of 32 RSV-infected adults. The ELISA correlated closely with complement fixation serological testing in 25 patients. The use of purified antigens might allow the development of a more sensitive ELISA.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D003168:Complement Fixation Tests; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D009500:Neutralization Tests; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses / Q000276:immunology*; D010253:Respirovirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007074:Immunoglobulin G