Abstract
Agglutination assays detect antibodies to variant parasite antigens expressed on the surface of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes. Standard techniques require immediate analysis limiting the number of samples that can be processed simultaneously and preclude re-examination of slides. Fixed Giemsa-stained smears allow long-term storage and re-examination, without fluorescence microscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 717-719 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Volume | 97 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Agglutination
- Malaria
- Malawi
- Plasmodium falciparum
- Variant antigens