Abstract
Summary
(1) Using the indirect Coomb's technic we have found that 10% PVP offers results comparable to anti-human globulin when dilutions are carried out in albumin or PVP. (2) An alternate rapid PVP tube test (of equal sensitivity to antihuman globulin) is described. (3) In certain “collagen” or hypersensitivity diseases, PVP may detect an agglutinating antibody on homologous erythrocytes.
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