Evaluation of an automated haemolytic method for the determination of anti-streptolysin O antibodies
1985
Automated Method for Measuring Anti-Streptolysin O Antibodies
Sample size: 600
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): F. Parri, E. de Majo
Primary Institution: Laboratorio di Batteriologia Virologia, Ospedale Careggi U.S.L. 10D, Firenze, Italy
Hypothesis
The Taso-tec/Taso-matic automated method provides a reliable alternative to traditional methods for determining ASO titer.
Conclusion
The Taso-tec/Taso-matic system shows excellent correlation with the reference method and is a useful tool for clinical laboratories.
Supporting Evidence
- The Taso-tec/Taso-matic method showed excellent agreement with the Rantz and Randall method.
- The correlation coefficient between the Taso-tec/Taso-matic and the reference method was r = 0.96.
- The Taso-tec/Taso-matic method allows for a complete quality control program.
Takeaway
This study shows a new machine can quickly and accurately measure a specific antibody in blood, which helps doctors diagnose infections.
Methodology
The study compared the Taso-tec/Taso-matic method to the Rantz and Randall method using 600 serum samples.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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