Answer to Question #109388 in General Chemistry for Rodaina

Question

19. A CMV antibody titer was performed on a 2 week old infant girl. The baby’s serum was tested with CMV antigen in the following sequence: undiluted, diluted ½, ¼, 1/8, 1/16. Positive reactions were noted for the undiluted, ½, ¼ and 1/8 tubes. What is the baby’s titer?

Answer 1

A CMV antibody titer was performed on a 2 week old infant girl. The baby’s serum was tested with CMV antigen in the following sequence: undiluted, diluted ½, ¼, 1/8, 1/16. Positive reactions were noted for the undiluted, ½, ¼ and 1/8 tubes. Baby's titer is 46.