Table 1 The antigens used, antibody types detected and detection methods of 8 commercial TB antibody test kits were shown
Number | M.tb antigens used | Antibody types detected | Assay used |
|---|---|---|---|
Kit A | MTB11-38kD-MTB8-MTB48 recombinant proteins | IgG | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |
Kit B | 38 kD-16 kD recombinant protein | IgG | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |
Kit C | 38 kD-16 kD recombinant protein | IgG | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |
Kit D | LAM | IgG | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |
Kit E | LAM, 38 kD-16 kD-14 kD-16.8 kD recombinant proteins | IgG, IgM | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |
Kit F | Purified 38 kD nature protein | IgG | Colloidal gold filtration assay |
Kit G | LAM, 38 kD, 16 kD, MPT63 recombinant proteins | IgG | Colloidal gold filtration assay |
Kit H | Mixed antigens (from Korea, the antigen ingredient is not shown) | IgG | Colloidal gold chromatography assay |