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. 1992 Sep;30(9):2518–2520. doi: 10.1128/jcm.30.9.2518-2520.1992

Evaluation and optimization of a latex agglutination assay for detection of cholera toxin and Escherichia coli heat-labile toxin.

W C Yam 1, M L Lung 1, M H Ng 1
PMCID: PMC265542  PMID: 1401032

Abstract

The effectiveness of a latex agglutination assay kit for the detection of Escherichia coli heat-labile toxin and cholera toxin was determined for the identification of natural isolates of the corresponding enteric pathogens in Southeast Asia. By selection of the appropriate culture media, the sensitivity of the assay was improved from 90.6% (for the detection of heat-labile toxin) and 75% (for the detection of cholera toxin) to 100%, and the results were confirmed with bioassays and DNA hybridization assays for both clinical and environmental isolates.

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