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.
For the detection of VZV specific IgG, IgM and IgA, ELISA is the method of choice. With the SERION ELISA classic Varicella-. Zoster Virus ELISAs, evaluation of antibody activity is measured in international Units and, therefore, comparison of results from different tests is possible.