Detection of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum antigens in human fecal specimens using the ColorPAC combination rapid solid-phase qualitative immunochromatographic assay

J Clin Microbiol. 2000 Mar;38(3):1267-8. doi: 10.1128/JCM.38.3.1267-1268.2000.

Abstract

The ColorPAC Giardia/Cryptosporidium (Becton Dickinson) is a solid-phase qualitative immunochromatographic assay that detects and distinguishes between Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum in human stool. Agreement between the Alexon-Trend ProSpecT Giardia Rapid EIA and the ColorPAC assay was 166 of 172 (96.5%). Agreement between the Alexon-Trend ProSpecT Cryptosporidium Rapid EIA and the ColorPAC assay was 169 of 171 (98.8%). No cross-reactions were seen with other parasites or human cells.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cryptosporidiosis / diagnosis*
  • Cryptosporidium parvum / isolation & purification*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Feces / parasitology*
  • Giardia lamblia* / isolation & purification
  • Giardiasis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic