[Limulus amebocyte lysate test use in clinical diagnostic in children with infectious diseases--preliminary report].

Objective: The aim of this preliminary study was (1) to evaluate the usefulness of the Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test as a diagnostic tool in pediatric clinic, and (2) to examine the serum ET levels in hospitalized patients.

Material And Methods: Bacterial blood endotoxin (ET) was measured in 50 children with infections of different etiology and localization. A Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test was used.