Abstract: A composition is disclosed which includes the use of glyceryl monolaurate in combination with one or more other anti-microbial agents and, optionally an organic surfactant as a cleaning, disinfecting and preserving system which must be non-irritating and non-allergenic to body tissues. The composition is effective against a variety of microorganisms within a reasonable period of time, at concentrations that, if desired, can result in a visually clear solution. It is useful in a solution for cleaning, disinfecting and preserving contact lenses.

Abstract: An immunoassay for the detection of antibodies for canine heartworm (D. immitis) in the blood serum of dogs by immobilizing D. immitis microfilariae on a solid support which is then inoculated with a sample of the blood serum being tested, incubated and washed to remove unreacted material then developed utilizing an enzyme-labeled indicating anti-antibody reagent and a substrate therefor. Also disclosed is a related method for detecting canine heartworm microfilariae in canine blood.