First recorded in 1910–15
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What we call the complement-fixation test, which is a blood test for gonorrhea similar to the Wassermann blood-test for syphilis, must be negative.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
Diagnosis.—When there is doubt as to the diagnosis, the mallein test, the inoculation test, or the complement-fixation test may be employed.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The complement-fixation test is a highly specialized laboratory test and can be carried out only by one versed in laboratory technique.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
The Committee made inquiries from competent witnesses as to the present position of the complement fixation test in gonorrhœa.
From Venereal Diseases in New Zealand (1922) Report of the Special Committee of the Board of Health appointed by the Hon. Minister of Health by New Zealand. Committee of the Board of Health
At a later period, however, the complement fixation test is almost invariably positive.
From Commercialized Prostitution in New York City by Kneeland, George Jackson
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