Table 2 Diagnosis techniques for rabies
From: Rabies molecular virology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment
Technique | Specimen | Advantage/Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Technique (DFA) | Target organs, such as brain, salivary glands, liver, spleen, pancreas, nuchal skin, brain is the most appropriate sample | Applicable with most tissue sources. Not applicable in decomposed tissue |
Mouse Inoculation Technique (MIT) | Similar to DFA | Only use fresh tissues |
Tissue Culture Infection technique (TCIT) | Similar to DFA | Only use fresh tissues |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | Similar to DFA including body fluids, saliva, urine, CSF | Applicable in all tissue conditions Expensive Need experienced technicians |