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What is the purpose of agglutination?
What is the purpose of agglutination?
- To trigger the adaptive immune response
- To identify specific strains of viruses
- To separate particles from each other
- To detect the presence of specific antigens or antibodies in bodily fluids (correct)
What is the meaning of agglutination?
What is the meaning of agglutination?
- Separation of particles
- Clumping of particles together (correct)
- Mixing of particles with antibodies
- Dissolution of particles
Which type of agglutination test involves mixing the antigen and antibody on a slide?
Which type of agglutination test involves mixing the antigen and antibody on a slide?
- Passive agglutination
- Tube agglutination
- Active agglutination/direct agglutination (correct)
- Hemagglutination
What is one of the most common applications of agglutination in clinical practice?
What is one of the most common applications of agglutination in clinical practice?
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What is the ABO blood group system based on?
What is the ABO blood group system based on?
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Study Notes
Agglutination
- Agglutination is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in a sample.
- The purpose of agglutination is to identify specific antibodies or antigens in a sample, which helps in diagnosing various diseases and determining blood types.
Meaning of Agglutination
- Agglutination is a reaction in which particles or cells stick together, typically in the presence of an antibody.
- This reaction causes the particles or cells to clump together, making them visible to the naked eye.
Slide Agglutination Test
- The slide agglutination test involves mixing the antigen and antibody on a slide to observe the agglutination reaction.
Clinical Application of Agglutination
- One of the most common applications of agglutination in clinical practice is in blood banking, particularly in cross-matching blood for transfusions.
ABO Blood Group System
- The ABO blood group system is based on the presence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
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