Serology
Rapid latex agglutination serological assays are used for the detection of antibodies and antigens in serum. Several products are available to aid in the diagnosis of various disease syndromes such as mononucleosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory disease, streptococcal infections, lupus, and syphilis.
Rapid test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative determination of the antistreptolysin-O titer in serum by agglutination of latex particles. Identification of ASO in serum aids in the diagnosis of streptococcal infections.
A qualitative and semi-quantitative serological test for the detection of C-Reactive Protein in serum or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of inflammatory disease.
A rapid test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative serological detection of heterophile antibodies specific to infectious mononucleosis.
A qualitative and semi-quantitative serological test for the detection of rheumatoid factor(s) in serum or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
A qualitative and semi-quantitative serological test for the detection of antinuclear antibodies in serum or plasma as an aid in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.
A test used to detect and quantify reagin, an antibody present in serum or plasma from persons with syphilis.