Comparative analysis of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and direct microscopy for the diagnosis of Giardia intestinalis in fecal samples

• Published in: Indian journal of pathology & microbiology Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 69 - 71
• Main Authors: Singhal, Shipra, Mittal, Vineeta, Khare, Vineeta, Singh, Yengkokpam Ibotomba
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2015; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: Clinical Laboratory Techniques - methods; Comparative analysis; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diagnosis; Diagnostic Tests, Routine - methods; Direct microscopy; Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay - methods; Feces - parasitology; Giardia; Giardia intestinalis; Giardia lamblia - cytology; Giardia lamblia - immunology; Giardia lamblia - isolation & purification; Giardiasis - diagnosis; Giardiasis - parasitology; Humans; Microscopy; Microscopy - methods; Predictive Value of Tests; Prospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity; India

Giardiasis is one of the most common nonviral infections causing diarrheal illness worldwide. In this prospective cross-sectional study, we evaluated the RIDASCREEN ® Giardia kit for detection of Giardia intestinalis in stool samples and compared the results with direct microscopy. A total of 360 fe...