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. 1979 Dec;32(12):1206–1210. doi: 10.1136/jcp.32.12.1206

Significance of urinary immunoglobulins in tests for antibody-coated bacteria.

E Hjelm, U Forsum, L Frödin
PMCID: PMC1145936  PMID: 395168

Abstract

The relationship between urinary immunoglobulin levels and coating of a panel of bacteria by these immunoglobulins has been investigated. The results indicate that elevated urinary immunoglobulin levels are a distinct hazard in interpreting tests for antibody-coated bacteria as indicating upper or lower urinary tract infections.

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