What is the main reason testing for cold agglutinins is no longer recommended to diagnose infection with Mycoplasma pneumonia?

A. It is difficult to perform.
B. False positives may be caused by certain viruses.
C. Very few people develop anti-I antibodies.
D. It requires expensive instrumentation.


Answer: B. False positives may be caused by certain viruses.

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