INDIRECT HEMAGGLUTINATION TEST FOR MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE EMPLOYING A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ANTIGEN AND ADAPTED TO THE MICROTITER TECHNIC

Abstract

Two Mycoplasma pneumoniae antigens were compared employing an indirect hemagglutination method modified to a microtiter technic. Sonic treatment of the antigen immediately prior to sensitizing erythrocytes is an important step in the procedure. The IHA test must be performed on a larger number of sera in order to evaluate its usefulness. Other commercial sources of antigen for sensitizing erythrocytes should be investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0646462

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  • Abraham Resnick
  • Avrum B. Organick

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