Hypernyms (amputation is a kind of...): operation; surgery; surgical operation; surgical procedure; surgical process (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body)
A kit which employs FITC- or enzyme-labeled monoclonal antibodies for use in a DFA or EIA procedure is available for detection of whole parasites in fluids. A latex agglutination test for antigen detection in vaginal swab specimens is available; the manufacturer's evaluation indicated good sensitivity and specificity.
There are 4 antigen tests available with excellent to reasonable clinical performance. Antigen testing is directed against a fungus-synthesised and released carbohydrate into body fluids. These antigens are generally poorly immunogenic and so not usually heavily complexed with specific antibody, with the exception of the Candida mannan antigen.