Figure: 4 TAC §35.81(c)(3)

Interpretation of manual complement fixation test results

Test Results

Test Interpretation

1+ 1:10 or lower

Negative

2+ 1:10, but less than 2+ 1:20

Suspect

2+ 1:20 or higher

Reactor

Key to degree of fixation of complement: 1 + = 25%; 2 + = 50%; 3 + = 75%; 4 + = 100%