Serogroup identification of meningococci by a modified antiserum agar method
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- DOI: 10.1128/jcm.9.4.547-548.1979
Serogroup identification of meningococci by a modified antiserum agar method
Abstract
Modifications in the antiserum agar method for serogroup identification of meningococci, which reduce the amount of group-specific antisera required and increase long-term storage of prepoured antiserum agar plates, are described.
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