Phagocytic Cells in the Human Inflammatory Response

Abstract

Human phagocytic cells are of crucial importance in the early responses to infection. However, tests of their function have been somewhat neglected in immunological screening. This paper summarises briefly our techniques for studying neutrophils and monocytes in skin abrasions and a simple assay of phagocytic and bactericidal function. These techniques use small volumes of blood and are suitable for inclusion in the early screening of individuals who have repeated bacterial infections.