Misleading hepatitis C serology following administration of intravenous immunoglobulin

Am J Clin Pathol. 1994 Mar;101(3):327-8. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/101.3.327.

Abstract

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood derivative that is being evaluated for the prevention and treatment of numerous disorders. Recent studies have suggested beneficial effects from the prophylactic administration of IVIG to very-low-birth-weight neonates. A disadvantage of such therapy is misleading infectious disease serologic assays following administration of IVIG. The authors report a recent case in their neonatal intensive care unit of a 24-week gestational age girl with a misleading positive hepatitis C serology reaction following IVIG administration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • False Positive Reactions
  • Female
  • Hepatitis C / blood
  • Hepatitis C / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins / administration & dosage*
  • Infant, Low Birth Weight*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Injections, Intravenous

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins