Journal Published Online: 01 May 1987
Volume 32, Issue 3

A Comparison of Immunodiffusion and Latex Agglutination Tests for the Identification of White-Tailed Deer Tissues

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Latex agglutination and agar gel immunodiffusion were used to identify muscle tissue extracts. Both tests reacted with white-tailed deer extracts at a higher dilution than extracts from other cervids and both detected cervid antigens in sausage extracts. Latex agglutination was consistently more sensitive than agar gel diffusion. Sausage spices at five times normal concentrations and ascorbic acid did not produce false positive reactions.

Author Information

Bey, RF
University of Minnesota, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN
Loken, KI
University of Minnesota, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN
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Stock #: JFS12371J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12371J