False positive tests for rubella-specific IgM.
1991
P Morgan-Capner
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007075
Immunoglobulin M
A class of immunoglobulin bearing mu chains (IMMUNOGLOBULIN MU-CHAINS). IgM can fix COMPLEMENT. The name comes from its high molecular weight and originally was called a macroglobulin.
Positive test results in subjects who do not possess the attribute for which the test is conducted. The labeling of healthy persons as diseased when screening in the detection of disease. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000914
Antibodies, Viral
Immunoglobulins produced in response to VIRAL ANTIGENS.
Viral Antibodies
D012409
Rubella
An acute infectious disease caused by the RUBELLA VIRUS. The virus enters the respiratory tract via airborne droplet and spreads to the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.
Measles, German,Three Day Measles,German Measles,Measle, Three Day,Measles, Three Day,Rubellas,Three Day Measle