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What is the purpose of the Coagglutination system using Staphylococcus aureus?
To identify streptococci bacteria
What is the role of protein A in the Coagglutination reaction?
It adsorbs the FC portion of antibody molecules
Which test is known as the Coombs' test according to the text?
Antiglobulin-Mediated Agglutination
In which condition does the Direct Antiglobulin Test serve as an indicator?
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
What may cause sources of error in antiglobulin testing according to the text?
Using expired reagents
What is the main characteristic of agglutination?
Clumping of particles due to specific antibody combination
What did Gruber and Durham report in 1896?
Observations of agglutination of bacterial cells by serum
Which factor influences lattice formation in agglutination reactions?
Environmental conditions and relative concentrations of antigen and antibody
What enhance the process of lattice formation in agglutination reactions?
Decreasing buffer's ionic strength
What is the purpose of passive agglutination in laboratory tests?
To coat particles with antigens not normally found on their surfaces
Learn about agglutination, the visible aggregation of particles caused by combination with specific antibody. Explore agglutinins and the types of particles participating in these reactions like erythrocytes, bacterial cells, and inert carriers such as latex particles.
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