The specificity and sensitivity of some methods of determining Brucella antibodies in milk in comparison with the whey antiglobulin test (WAGT)

Mutlu, N.; Akşit, F.; Ozdamar, K.

Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni 20(3): 184-189

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0374-9096
PMID: 3561281
Document Number: 285749
156 Milk samples were obtained from farms, dairies and streets and brucella antibodies were searched by serologic methods. Results were compared by whey antiglobulin test (WAGT) findings. In order to established the Brucella antibodies presence according to WAGT at the performed serologic tests, milk Ring test (MRT) was found the most sensitive and pratic test. The application of milk and serum (whey) to slide aglutination tests were not seen reliable.

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