TABLE 1.
CDC-ASTPHLD Dearborn interpretation criteria for LD WBs
| WB antibody | Result | CDC interpretation criteriaa |
|---|---|---|
| IgM | Negative (nonreactive) | Fewer than 2 bands must be present (23, 39, 41 kDa) |
| Positive (reactive) | Two or more bands must be present (23, 39, 41 kDa) | |
| IgG | Negative (nonreactive) | Fewer than 5 bands must be present (18, 23, 28, 30, 39, 41, 45, 58, 66, 83 to 93 kDa) |
| Positive (reactive) | Five or more bands must be present (18, 23, 28, 30, 39, 41, 45, 58, 66, 83 to 93 kDa) |
a
See reference 2.