Comparison of Abbott Architect ®, Siemens Immulite® and Diasorin Liaison® for determination of Epstein–Barr virus serological diagnosis

This study compared the performance of three automated immunoassays, Architect ® (Abbott), Immulite® (Siemens) and Liaison® (Diasorin), for Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) serology. Ninety-one serum samples collected in Amiens University Hospital were analyzed for the presence of Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) IgG and IgM and Epstein–Barr Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) IgG. The agreement between the three assays was calculated for each marker individually and for determination of the EBV profile, based on interpretation of the combination of these three EBV markers.

Source: Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease - November 6, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: Catherine Fran çois, Christine Segard, Maryline Bouvier, Martine Stefanski, Christine Pannier, Patricia Zawadzki, Catherine Roussel, Denise Hecquet, Gilles Duverlie, Etienne Brochot, Sandrine Castelain Source Type: research