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Rapid assay for bactericidal antibodies.

G D Hansen, A S Armstrong

    Applied Microbiology
    |August 1, 1970
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Microtiter plates can replace tubes for bactericidal tests of opsonic antibodies. This efficient method is ideal for screening numerous serum samples.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Opsonic antibodies are crucial for bacterial clearance.
    • Traditional bactericidal assays often use cumbersome tube-based methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of microtiter plates as a substitute for tubes in bactericidal assays for opsonic antibodies.

    Main Methods:

    • Bactericidal assays were performed using microtiter plates instead of traditional tubes.
    • The assay measured the killing of bacteria in the presence of serum and complement.

    Main Results:

    • Microtiter plates provided a successful platform for the bactericidal test.
    • The microtiter plate method demonstrated efficiency in evaluating opsonic antibody activity.

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    Conclusions:

    • Microtiter plates offer an efficient and viable alternative to tubes for bactericidal assays.
    • This optimized method facilitates high-throughput screening of sera for opsonic antibody levels.