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Table 3 Number and percent samples recording ≥ two-dilution variation in HAI titer compared to SST results

From: Influence of sample collection tube method, anticoagulant-containing plasma versus serum, on influenza virus hemagglutination inhibition titer and microneutralization titer serological assays

Virus

RT Sera

ACD Plasma

Hep Plasma

Cit Plasma

EDTA Plasma

Type A, H1N1

1 (3.3%) (lower)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3.3%) (lower)

0 (0%)

Type A, H3N2

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3.3%) (lower)

0 (0%)

Type B

2 (6.66%) (lower)

1 (3.3%) (lower)

2 (6.66%) (1 lower, 1 higher)

2 (6.66%) (lower)

21 (70%) (higher)