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. 1971 Apr;21(4):783–785. doi: 10.1128/am.21.4.783-785.1971

Method for the Preservation of Diagnostic Sera for Field and Laboratory Work

Harry L Smith Jr 1, Robert J Mandle 1
PMCID: PMC377280  PMID: 5575575

Abstract

Paper discs impregnated with antiserum, lyophilized, and stored at temperatures ranging from −21 to 33 C have yielded potent and specific reagents when rehydrated 370 days later. Applications are discussed.

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