MRL Diagnostics' Chlamydia pneumoniae Micro-immunofluorescent assay (MIF) is intended for the qualitative detection and semi-quantitation of human serum IgM antibodies to Chlamydia pneumoniae as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae infections. Since most adult C. pneumoniae infections are reinfections which do not typically elicit an IgM response, it is recommended that both IgG and IgM determinations be performed on all patients suspected of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection.

Each kit contains ten 12-well slides, with fixed spots of C. pneumoniae, C. trachomatis, C psittaci and egg yolk sac as control. IgM conjugate, positive and negative controls and IgM Pretreatment Diluent are provided.