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Thin-layer immunoaffinity chromatography with bar code quantitation of C-reactive protein

S Nilsson1, C Lager, T Laurell

  • 1Department of Technical Analytical Chemistry, University of Lund, Sweden.

Analytical Chemistry
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A new rapid test accurately quantifies C-reactive protein (CRP) in serum using minimal reagents. This method can help differentiate between viral and bacterial infections quickly and affordably.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) is a key acute-phase reactant.
  • Accurate and rapid CRP quantitation is crucial for differentiating infections.
  • Existing methods may be costly or time-consuming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a rapid, cost-effective thin-layer immunoaffinity chromatography method for CRP quantitation.
  • To enable differentiation between viral and bacterial infections using CRP levels.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a "sandwich" assay format with monoclonal antibodies against two CRP sites.
  • Immobilized one antibody on a chromatography membrane and the other on blue latex particles.
  • Developed antibody immobilization using a piezoelectric-driven ink-jet printer.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved analysis time of less than 10 minutes.
  • Demonstrated quantitation via visual counting, scanning reflectometry, or a modified bar code reader.
  • Estimated a low femtomolar limit of detection with visual inspection.

Conclusions:

  • The developed method offers a rapid, minimal-cost approach for CRP quantitation.
  • This assay has the potential to aid in distinguishing viral from bacterial infections.
  • The technique is sensitive and efficient for clinical diagnostics.