Agglutination Reaction Types Quiz
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Agglutination Reaction Types Quiz

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What method is best used for detecting, confirming, and characterizing monoclonal gammopathies?

  • Agglutination
  • Immunoelectrophoresis
  • Western Blot test
  • Immunofixation electrophoresis (correct)

    • Which technique involves the application of antiserum directly to the surface of a gel after electrophoresis is performed?

  • Immunoelectrophoresis
  • Agglutination
  • Western Blot test
  • Immunofixation electrophoresis (correct)

    • What method enhances the semiquantitation of antigens?

  • Agglutination
  • Immunoelectrophoresis (correct)
  • Western Blot test
  • Immunofixation electrophoresis

    • Which process involves forming large, visible aggregates if a specific antibody is present?

    <p>Agglutination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of agglutination reactions?

    <p>Requires complicated equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is considered the best adaptation of Immunofixation electrophoresis?

    <p>Western Blot test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is an excellent screening test to differentiate serum proteins and detect abnormalities in myelomas and lymphomas?

    <p>Immunoelectrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique involves a two-step double-diffusion process?

    <p>Immunoelectrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of agglutination reactions?

    <p>Can be easily performed with no complicated equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE), what is the main difference compared to Immunoelectrophoresis (IEP)?

    <p>Antiserum is not applied directly to the gel surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the relationship between antigen and antibody in agglutination reactions?

    <p>They specifically interact to form large, visible aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinguishing feature of the Western Blot test when compared to other techniques?

    <p>It is an adaptation of Immunofixation electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of Immunoelectrophoresis (IEP) when compared to other techniques?

    <p>It is less sensitive in detecting monoclonal gammopathies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves applying antiserum directly to the surface of a gel post-electrophoresis?

    <p>Immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the presence of a specific antibody have in agglutination reactions?

    <p>Leads to the formation of large, visible aggregates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Western Blot test well-suited for detecting monoclonal gammopathies?

    <p>It is considered the best adaptation for this purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does agglutination differ from other immunological tests?

    <p>It can be easily performed without complicated equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable limitation of Immunoelectrophoresis (IEP) compared to other methods?

    <p>It lacks sensitivity in detecting certain disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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