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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1969 August; 18(2): 221-227
Copyright © 1969 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Analysis of the Diluents Used for Rubella Virus Hemagglutination and Hemagglutination-Inhibition Tests¹

Department of Microbiology, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Department of Microbiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine and Graduate College at the Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612

ABSTRACT

A new diluent (ADGP) for the rubella virus hemagglutination (HA) and hemagglutination-inhibition (HI) tests is described. It was found that the HA and HI titers and the erythrocyte agglutination pattern were improved in ADGP compared to previously described diluents. The influence of the components of ADGP and of various test conditions on optimal HA and HI results were examined.

¹ Taken in part from a thesis submitted by H. J. Dold in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois.