angie Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Enhanced Chemiluminescence test (ECL) vs ELISA for TTI What is your take on this? ECL test gives rsult within 1-2 hrs whereas ELISA takes about 4 hrs. There are claims that ECL has been able to pickup some positive samples that were missed by NAT (nucleic amplification test) . I would like to know your views regarding suitability of ECL vs ELISA in a blood bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it licensed for donor testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angie Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 ECL is not mentioned as such in the regulations. Only ELISA or "similar such tests" is mentioned . Many licensed pvt blood banks R using ECL in India but most Govt run blood banks use ELISA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Saikin Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 In the USA specific "kits" are licensed for donor testing - these are the only ones allowed to be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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