Abstract
The authors analyze the specific features of the technique of lymphocyte blastogenesis test (LBGT) with whole blood and of interpreting its results in examinations of healthy donors, patients with hypogammaglobulinemia, chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, and bronchial asthma. The suggested LBGT variant is a sensitive and reproducible technique fit for assessing the immunity status, making use of small volumes (up to 0.1 ml) of the blood; it is recommended for clinical examinations and mass immunologic screenings.
Translated title of the contribution | Characteristics of the set-up of the lymphocyte blast transformation reaction using whole blood |
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Original language | Russian |
Pages (from-to) | 55-58 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Laboratornoe delo |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine