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The detection and avoidance of false-positive reactions in tests for rubella-specific IgM.

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.
AuthorsJ R Pattison, J E Mace, D S Dane
JournalJournal of medical microbiology (J Med Microbiol) Vol. 9 Issue 3 Pg. 355-7 (Aug 1976) ISSN: 0022-2615 [Print] England
PMID957421 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Immunoglobulin M
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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