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What represents the physical attachment of antibody molecules to antigens on the erythrocyte membrane?
What represents the physical attachment of antibody molecules to antigens on the erythrocyte membrane?
What is the term for the false appearance of clumping which is due to rouleau formation?
What is the term for the false appearance of clumping which is due to rouleau formation?
What is the positive result that can occur during agglutination reactions?
What is the positive result that can occur during agglutination reactions?
What is the purpose of gently shaking the test tube containing serum and cells during agglutination reactions?
What is the purpose of gently shaking the test tube containing serum and cells during agglutination reactions?
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Which factor should be avoided during the process of grading agglutination reactions?
Which factor should be avoided during the process of grading agglutination reactions?
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What is the term for the establishment of cross-links between sensitized particles and antibodies during agglutination reactions?
What is the term for the establishment of cross-links between sensitized particles and antibodies during agglutination reactions?
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Which of the following factors does NOT influence antigen-antibody association?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence antigen-antibody association?
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What is the primary role of zeta potential in basic serologic techniques?
What is the primary role of zeta potential in basic serologic techniques?
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What factor can lead to a false appearance of clumping during agglutination reactions?
What factor can lead to a false appearance of clumping during agglutination reactions?
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Which type of agitation should be avoided to prevent misleading results during agglutination reactions?
Which type of agitation should be avoided to prevent misleading results during agglutination reactions?
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