[Detection of Giardia antigens in feces by immunoenzymatic method; advantages and disadvantages of commercially available diagnostic kits].

The results of routine microscopical examination of faeces for infection with Giardia were compared with those obtained by immunoenzymatic investigation for stool antigens of the parasite, using tests currently available on the Polish market. It was found that the results of microscopical examination were very consistent with the results of immunoenzymatic tests of the following manufactures: Alexon, LMD Labs and Dialab. The above tests may be used as a sole diagnostic method for epidemiological or follow-up studies, however, they cannot replace microscopical examination.