Haemagglutination inhibition test

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Test for the serological diagnosis of antibodies against haemagglutinin-containing viruses. Principle: Incubation of haemagglutinating viruses (e.g. rubella) with antibody-containing patient serum leads to inhibition of virus-induced haemolysis of indicator erythrocytes.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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