Studies on Hemagglutination with Herpes Simplex Virus

[摘要] Factors affecting the herpes simplex hemagglutination test were examined to show the range and optimal requirements necessary for the proper performance of the test. Factors investigated were: a) the size of the test tube employed in the test, b) the time and temperature of incubation of the test, c) the concentration of tannic acid used to treat the erythrocytes, d) the pH of the saline applied in the sensitization of the cells with virus, e) the time required for this sensitization, f) the utilization of erythrocytes from different species, g) the type of serum used for the serum diluent, and h) various methods of preparation and preservation of the viral antigen.

[学科分类] 生物科学（综合）