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Comparison of an enzyme-immunoassay with a radio-immunoassay method for the detection of the hepatitis markers anti-HBs, anti-HBc and HBsAg


NK Blackburn
BD Schoud
KF O'Connell

Abstract

A comparative study was carried out on a radio-immunoassay (RIA) and enzyme-immunoassay (EIA) method for detecting the hepatitis markers anti-HBs, anti-HBc and HBsAg. The results indicated that the RIA and EIA were comparable for the HBsAg marker but that the RIA test was more sensit!ve for anti-HBs and more specific for anti-HBc. The conclusion was that if the EIA test is used for these markers, thelaboratory and clinician must be aware of these limitations.

S Afr Med J 1990; 78: 102·103.

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