You are here

Article Text

Article menu
Download PDFPDF
Research Article
A sensitive single reverse passive haemagglutination test for detecting both HBsAg and anti-HBs.
  1. J A Barbara,
  2. P J Harrison,
  3. D R Howell,
  4. T E Cleghorn,
  5. D S Dane,
  6. M Briggs,
  7. C H Cameron

    Abstract

    A trial of a modified reverse passive haemagglutination test for HBsAg using a 0.1% cell suspension instead of the recommended 1% showed an approximately eight-fold increase in detection sensitivity. The test can be performed within 30 minutes and lends itself to mass screening techniques. Confirmation tests can be done using the 0.1% method. In addition, the same serological plates and cells used for HBsAg screening can then be used to screen for high-titre anti-HBs. This makes the overall screening for both HBsAg and high-titre anti-HBs donors cheap and convenient.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jcp.32.11.1180

    Statistics from Altmetric.com

      Request Permissions

      If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be able to get a quick price and instant permission to reuse the content in many different ways.