title: Application of a lateral flow test as an additional serological tool for diagnosis of Legionella infections.
abstract: We investigate a new serological lateral flow test for detection of Legionella infection. The sensitivity of the test was compared to existing ELISA methods, using well-defined samples from patients with Legionella infection. The lateral flow test was found to be a good supplement for fast serological diagnosis of legionellosis including Legionnaires' disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiological Diagnostics & Virology, Statens Serum Institut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address: csv@ssi.dk.
authors.forename: Charlotte S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Jørgensen
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Infection Control, Statens Serum Instutut, Artillerivej 5, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address: su@ssi.dk.
authors.forename: Søren A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Uldum
authors.affiliation: Department of Production and Development, Statens Serum Institut Diagnostica, Herredsvejen 2, 3400 Hillerød, Denmark. Electronic address: pel@ssi.dk.
authors.forename: Pernille L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Elverdal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D002846:Chromatography, Affinity / Q000379:methods*; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016952:Legionella pneumophila / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: Antibodies; Legionella; Serological diagnostic