Detection of staphylococcal enterotoxin and toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) by immunoblot combined with a semiautomated electrophoresis system.

An immunoblot technique combined with a semi-automated electrophoresis system has been developed for the detection of staphylococcal enterotoxins and toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1). The advantages of this method over other detection techniques include speed, sensitivity (10 ng/ml) and specificity. The use of semiautomated electrophoresis permits the routine detection of staphylococcal enterotoxins and TSST-1.