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hemagglutination inhibition

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hemagglutination inhibition (HI),
1 the inhibition of virus-induced hemagglutination as a procedure for identifying hemagglutinating viruses. HI is used in the diagnosis of infections by certain viruses, such as rubella, herpes zoster, and herpes simplex.
2 a method for measuring the concentration of soluble antigens in biologic specimens in which the specimen is incubated first with homologous antibodies and then with antigen-coated erythrocytes.


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These samples were sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC; Atlanta, Georgia, USA) for testing by hemagglutination inhibition for influenza and enzyme immunoassay for RSV; parainfluenza types 1, 2, and 3; adenovirus; and HMPV by using standard methods (9,10).
Earlier this year, BioSante reported results based on a study using a hemagglutination inhibition assay (HAI), which showed the clear adjuvanting effect of BioVant.
Figure 2 shows the number of seroconverted birds in a third study as quantified by hemagglutination inhibition (HI) titer (HI U/mL) of serum samples taken at the time intervals indicated as dpi.
 
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