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A rapid ELISA for measurement of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies using microwaves
R van Dorp1, M R Daha, Y Muizert
1Leiden Cytology and Pathology Laboratory, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
The presence of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies is one of the features of Goodpasture's syndrome. Since the disease has a rapidly progressive course, an early diagnosis is essential. As was already demonstrated in other ELISA methods, 2.45-GHz microwave irradiation can accelerate all kinds of time consuming processes in several laboratory techniques. The application of microwaves in an ELISA for the measurement of anti-GBM antibodies in serum indicated that a considerable time reduction of 75% can be achieved, resulting in a rapid and reliable assay. In addition, microwaves can also have a positive effect on the resolution of that particular ELISA as shown in this study.