- Chan, Paul KS;
- Ng, King-Cheung;
- Chan, Rickjason CW;
- Lam, Rebecca KY;
- Chow, Viola CY;
- Hui, Mamie;
- Wu, Alan;
- Lee, Nelson;
- Yap, Florence HY;
- Cheng, Frankie WT;
- Sung, Joseph JY;
- Tam, John S
We evaluated an indirect immunofluorescence assay based on virus-infected cells for detecting anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV) immunoglobulin (Ig) G antibody. All confirmed SARS cases demonstrated seroconversion or fourfold rise in IgG antibody titer; no control was positive. Sensitivity and specificity of this assay were both 100%. Immunofluorescence assay can ascertain the status of SARS-CoV infection.