Open AccessAn immunofluorescent method for the detection of antigammaglobulin antibodies
Author(s) -
Estes Dorothy,
Atra Edgar,
Peltier André
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780160109
Subject(s) - rheumatoid factor , antibody , medicine , rheumatoid arthritis , fixation (population genetics) , immunology , population , environmental health
An immunofluorescent technic for the detection of rheumatoid factors has been developed that is easy to perform, is readily reproducible and allows the detection of rheumatoid factors in a significant proportion of otherwise seronegative rheumatoid patients. By using fractionated sera it is possible to show that this method allows the detection of IgG factors in patients negative by the latex fixation method.