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An evaluation of a commercially available enzyme immunoassay test for the rapid detection of salmonellae in food and environmental samples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

J. P. Harford
J. P. Harford
Affiliation:
Public Health Laboratory, Bridle Path, York Road, Leeds
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A total of 91 food and environmental samples were examined for the presence of salmonollao using a commercially available enzyme immunoassay kit (EIA) and a conventional culture technique. A 78% agreement was obtained, but re-examination of culture-negative, EIA-positive samples gave agreement of 86%. The problem of comparing EIA and culture results is discussed. A partially selective pre-enrichment broth was tested in 37 samples and gave better EIA ratios. Artificially contaminated cooked foods gave 100% agreement.

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Research Article
Information
Epidemiology & Infection , Volume 99 , Issue 1 , August 1987 , pp. 127 - 136
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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