Chlamydophila pneumoniae antibodies - serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5-10 mL blood in plain tube. Acute and convalescent (2-6 weeks) samples are required. |
| Method | IF, EIA. |
| Application | Epidemiological studies of pneumonia in young adults. |
| Interpretation | A significant rise is antibody in indicative or recent infection. A single positive may be indicative of infection in a young child. |
| Reference | Hammerschlag MR. Clin Microbiol Newslett 2001; 23: 107 - 111. |