Modified Agglutination Test for Pasteurella tularensis

Abstract

Several modifications in technique were incorporated into the standard agglutination test for Pasteurella tularensis. Reciprocal shaking of all tubes in a Kahn shaker was introduced to increase the rate of agglutination and quantity of agglutinated cell mass, making it possible to report preliminary results within 4 hr. Increased incubation time at a higher temperature was used to favor the rate of agglutination. A serum control for each serum tested was necessary to detect false positive tests. Finally, a verification procedure with 5% NaCl used as the diluent was instituted to prevent these false positive reactions.

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