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. 1967 Apr;93(4):1392–1396. doi: 10.1128/jb.93.4.1392-1396.1967

Growth Inhibition Test for Identification of Mycoplasma Species Utilizing Dried Antiserum-Impregnated Paper Discs

Eric Stanbridge 1, Leonard Hayflick 1
PMCID: PMC276613  PMID: 5340308

Abstract

The growth inhibition test for identifying Mycoplasma species has been modified by drying antibody-impregnated paper discs at 5 C. When stored at −20 C, these discs have been found to retain their inhibitory activity for longer than 7 months. Since these discs can be stored for long period of time, significant advantages over present methods result. When, for example, discs are arranged on a ring, a single test can be used for the identification of an unknown human species. Valuable antisera can be distributed to other laboratories on paper discs in much less volume than can fluid antiserum. Considerable savings of time result from prior preparation of many discs that can then be stored and used over a long period of time. The growth-inhibiting antibody is stable, and the activity is not enhanced by a heat-labile accessory factor from fresh guinea pig serum which increases the antibody titer in the metabolic inhibition test.

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