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Antiserum is a solution with known antibody, used for cell typing and blood group phenotyping.
Antiserum is a solution with known antibody, used for cell typing and blood group phenotyping.
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Anti-AB antiserum contains anti-A and anti-B antibodies, but not anti-D antibody.
Anti-AB antiserum contains anti-A and anti-B antibodies, but not anti-D antibody.
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Anti-A antiserum can be used to determine the presence of the A antigen on red blood cells, and thus, the A blood group.
Anti-A antiserum can be used to determine the presence of the A antigen on red blood cells, and thus, the A blood group.
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If an antiserum reacts with red blood cells, it signifies the absence of the corresponding antigen on the cells.
If an antiserum reacts with red blood cells, it signifies the absence of the corresponding antigen on the cells.
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A blood group, which is determined by the presence of A antigens on the red blood cells, will react with both Anti-A and Anti-B antiserum, as they contain antibodies against both A and B antigens.
A blood group, which is determined by the presence of A antigens on the red blood cells, will react with both Anti-A and Anti-B antiserum, as they contain antibodies against both A and B antigens.
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Antiserum
Antiserum
A solution containing known antibodies to detect antigens.
Anti-A antiserum
Anti-A antiserum
Contains antibodies that target A antigens on cells.
Anti-B antiserum
Anti-B antiserum
Contains antibodies that target B antigens on cells.
Anti-AB antiserum
Anti-AB antiserum
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Anti-D antiserum
Anti-D antiserum
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Study Notes
Antiserum
- Antiserum is a purified, diluted, and standardized solution with specific antibodies.
- Used to detect the presence or absence of antigens on cells.
- Used for blood typing, also known as blood phenotyping.
- Named based on the antibody it contains.
Types of Antisera
- Anti-A antiserum: Contains anti-A antibodies.
- Anti-B antiserum: Contains anti-B antibodies.
- Anti-AB antiserum: Contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.
- Anti-D antiserum: Contains anti-D antibodies.
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Test your knowledge on antiserum and its role in blood typing. This quiz covers the types of antisera and their specific antibody content. Perfect for students learning about immunology and serology.
