Development of a Bead-Based Multiplex Immunoassay for Simultaneous Quantitative Detection of IgG Serum Antibodies against Measles,Mumps, Rubella,and Varicella-Zoster Virus |
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| Authors: | Gaby P. Smits Pieter G. van Gageldonk Leo M. Schouls Fiona R. M. van der Klis Guy A. M. Berbers |
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| Affiliation: | Laboratory for Infectious Diseases and Screening, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is normally used to quantify the amount of serum IgG antibodies against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella-zoster virus (MMRV). However, this method is time- and material-consuming. Therefore, a multiplex immunoassay for the simultaneous quantitative detection of antibodies against MMRV was developed. In-house as well as commercially available antigens can be used, making the assay available for all laboratories. The multiplex assay is much more sensitive than the separate ELISAs and has a high specificity, and only 5 μl of serum is needed. Heterologous inhibition did not exceed 11.5%, while homologous inhibition varied between 91.3 and 97.9%. Good correlations with the in-house ELISAs for measles (R2 = 0.98), mumps (R2 = 0.97), and rubella (R2 = 0.97) virus as well as with the ELISA kit for varicella-zoster virus (R2 = 0.95) were obtained. In conclusion, the MMRV multiplex assay is a good alternative to the conventional ELISAs and suitable for use in serosurveillance and vaccine studies. |
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