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[Differing results of direct and indirect solid phase radioimmunoassay for HBsAg in acute hepatitis (author's
Abstract:
In 54 patients suffering from acute viral hepatitis the indirect solid phase radioimmunoassay (ind-SPRIA) for HBsAg was positive in 9 cases the direct solid phase radioimmunoassay (d-SPRIA) being negative. In 2 further cases ind-SPRIA was positive during several weeks but d-SPRIA only once. AntiHBc could be detected in 9 of these patients. In 7 patients the usual decrease of the transaminase activity was followed by a second elevation with prolongation of disease. The unknown factor detected by ind-SPRIA suggests a special form of acute hepatitis.