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What is the primary role of the red blood cells in the Ag-Ab reaction?
What is the primary role of the red blood cells in the Ag-Ab reaction?
What happens to the reactivity of properly stored red cells?
What happens to the reactivity of properly stored red cells?
What is the purpose of washing red cells repeatedly?
What is the purpose of washing red cells repeatedly?
What is the typical storage location of antibodies?
What is the typical storage location of antibodies?
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What is the optimal temperature range for IgM antibodies?
What is the optimal temperature range for IgM antibodies?
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What is the average incubation time for the Ag-Ab reaction?
What is the average incubation time for the Ag-Ab reaction?
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What is the effect of LISS (Low-ionic strength solution) on the Ag-Ab reaction?
What is the effect of LISS (Low-ionic strength solution) on the Ag-Ab reaction?
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What is the optimal pH range for the Ag-Ab reaction?
What is the optimal pH range for the Ag-Ab reaction?
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What is the purpose of having a dilute solution of cells in the Ag-Ab reaction?
What is the purpose of having a dilute solution of cells in the Ag-Ab reaction?
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What is the effect of the negative electric charge (zeta potential) of erythrocytes?
What is the effect of the negative electric charge (zeta potential) of erythrocytes?
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