1981Journal of Clinical MicrobiologyOpen access

Detection of Clostridium difficile Toxin by Counterimmunoelectrophoresis: a Note of Caution

Ian R. Poxton, Marie D. Byrne

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Recent methods for detection of Clostridium difficile toxin by counterimmunoelectrophoresis might lead to errors. False-positives may be attributable to soluble cell surface antigens reacting with impure antitoxin.

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Recent methods for detection of Clostridium difficile toxin by counterimmunoelectrophoresis might lead to errors. False-positives may be attributable to soluble cell surface antigens reacting with impure antitoxin.

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Recent methods for detection of Clostridium difficile toxin by counterimmunoelectrophoresis might lead to errors. False-positives may be attributable to soluble cell surface antigens reacting with impure antitoxin.

Key concepts: Counterimmunoelectrophoresis, Clostridium difficile, Antitoxin, Clostridiaceae, Toxin, Microbiology, False positive paradox, Clostridium Infections

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