472 THE TECHNIC OF COMPLEMENT-FIXATION REACTIONS 



of securing too many negative reactions. Every effort should be made 

 to render the test as delicate as is possible with specificity. 



While the value and dependability of the Wassermann reaction are 

 based upon skilful technic that will eventually limit the performance 

 of the test to specially trained persons in central laboratories, every 

 effort should be made to render accessible to all persons this valuable 

 diagnostic test of a disease that has such great social and economic 

 importance. At present many persons are unable to afford the expense 

 of a number of tests, or even of one test, as required in the modern 

 treatment of this disease. This deficiency should be corrected, and the 

 test made available in all free dispensaries, especially those under the 

 supervision of a Social Service Department. 



