Table 1.
Summary of plate-based ELISA measurements for TB biomarkers LAM, ESAT6, and Ag85 complex. The NS binding and the signal measured at the LoD are shown for all three biomarkers, when diluted in serum/urine. The LoD measured on the waveguide-based platform is also indicated.
Sample | Biomarker | Optical Density |
Limit of Detection (pM) |
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Control | Positive | ELISA | Waveguide | ||
Serum | Ag85 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.24 ±0.01 | 183000 | 0.5a |
Serum | ESAT6 | 0.31 ± 0.1 | 0.9 ± 0.4 | 125000 | 100 |
Urine | LAM | 0.13 ± 0.005 | 0.18 ± 0.006 | 78000 | 1 |
LoD for Ag85 derived from two measurements. A complete standard curve was not generated because of poor antibody stability