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What indicates a positive result in the Ouchterlony double diffusion method?
What indicates a positive result in the Ouchterlony double diffusion method?
- Complete solubility of antibodies
- Disappearance of the antigen
- Presence of particulate antigens
- Formation of a precipitin ring (correct)
In direct agglutination, what is the primary characteristic of the antigens involved?
In direct agglutination, what is the primary characteristic of the antigens involved?
- They cannot cause visible agglutination.
- They are naturally found on the particles' surface. (correct)
- They are artificially attached to carriers.
- They are soluble antigens in solution.
What is the main function of agglutinin in agglutination tests?
What is the main function of agglutinin in agglutination tests?
- To detect soluble antigens in solution
- To prevent agglutination from occurring
- To bind directly with particulate antigens
- To enhance visibility of agglutinated particles (correct)
How does agglutination-inhibition work?
How does agglutination-inhibition work?
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive agglutination?
Which of the following is a characteristic of passive agglutination?
What type of agglutination technique is often used for detecting microbial antigens?
What type of agglutination technique is often used for detecting microbial antigens?
What role does the carrier (such as a bacterium) play in co-agglutination?
What role does the carrier (such as a bacterium) play in co-agglutination?
What is a common application of Reverse Passive Agglutination?
What is a common application of Reverse Passive Agglutination?
What does immunohematology primarily study?
What does immunohematology primarily study?
Which component is part of the ABO typing process?
Which component is part of the ABO typing process?
What type of blood bank is located within a hospital?
What type of blood bank is located within a hospital?
What does forward typing detect during the ABO typing process?
What does forward typing detect during the ABO typing process?
What is the primary function of AntiSera in blood typing?
What is the primary function of AntiSera in blood typing?
What is the primary role of the solute in a dilution?
What is the primary role of the solute in a dilution?
What is the main purpose of a blood collection unit?
What is the main purpose of a blood collection unit?
Which type of immunoassay is used to detect an unknown antigen?
Which type of immunoassay is used to detect an unknown antigen?
What is a key characteristic of precipitation reactions?
What is a key characteristic of precipitation reactions?
Which of the following best describes the function of a blood bank or center?
Which of the following best describes the function of a blood bank or center?
Which element is crucial for reverse typing in ABO typing?
Which element is crucial for reverse typing in ABO typing?
In nephelometry, what is measured?
In nephelometry, what is measured?
What distinguishes immunofixation electrophoresis from other techniques?
What distinguishes immunofixation electrophoresis from other techniques?
Which of the following techniques involves a single-diffusion process?
Which of the following techniques involves a single-diffusion process?
Which statement about immunoturbidimetry is correct?
Which statement about immunoturbidimetry is correct?
What is the primary function of a diluent in a solution?
What is the primary function of a diluent in a solution?
What is the primary characteristic of a voluntary blood donor?
What is the primary characteristic of a voluntary blood donor?
What does the ANTIHUMAN GLOBULIN TEST specifically detect?
What does the ANTIHUMAN GLOBULIN TEST specifically detect?
In forward typing, what does a 4+ reaction with ANTI-A suggest?
In forward typing, what does a 4+ reaction with ANTI-A suggest?
What sample type is preferred for the DAT?
What sample type is preferred for the DAT?
What is the basis of gel technology in agglutination tests?
What is the basis of gel technology in agglutination tests?
What does the Direct Antihuman Globulin Test (DAT) primarily detect?
What does the Direct Antihuman Globulin Test (DAT) primarily detect?
In which clinical condition is DAT NOT used?
In which clinical condition is DAT NOT used?
Which of the following statements about Rh typing is accurate?
Which of the following statements about Rh typing is accurate?
What does a negative result in the DAT procedure indicate?
What does a negative result in the DAT procedure indicate?
Which of the following is a key step in the Indirect Antihuman Globulin Test (IAT)?
Which of the following is a key step in the Indirect Antihuman Globulin Test (IAT)?
What does a compatible result indicate in IAT?
What does a compatible result indicate in IAT?
What is the main purpose of using Polyspecific Antihuman Globulin in testing?
What is the main purpose of using Polyspecific Antihuman Globulin in testing?
Which of the following is NOT a use of the Indirect Antihuman Globulin Test (IAT)?
Which of the following is NOT a use of the Indirect Antihuman Globulin Test (IAT)?
