A method is described which permits the adaption of ELISA [enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay] techniques for measurement of [human] antibody against bacterial [streptococcal] polysaccharides [PS]. The PS antigen is covalently bound to poly-L-lysine using cyanuric chloride as the coupling agent. The poly-L-lysine then adsorbs to the walls of plastic tubes, immobilizing the PS coupled to the poly-L-lysine. The method is simple, rapid and utilizes small amounts of PS antigen.