Abstract |
Serum specimens tested for rubella-specific IgM by the haemagglutination-inhibition technique may give false-positive results due to (a) storage at -20 degrees C, (b) bacterial contamination, or (c) inactivation at 56 degrees C. These false-positive reactions can be distinguished from rubella-specific IgM activity by their resistance to 2-ME.
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Authors | J R Pattison, J E Mace, D S Dane |
Journal | Journal of medical microbiology
(J Med Microbiol)
Vol. 9
Issue 3
Pg. 355-7
(Aug 1976)
ISSN: 0022-2615 [Print] England |
PMID | 957421
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Cold Temperature
- False Positive Reactions
- Female
- Hemagglutination Inhibition Tests
- Hot Temperature
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin M
- Pregnancy
- Rubella
(diagnosis)
- Rubella virus
(immunology)
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