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Agglutination is caused by what?
Mixing red cells and corresponding antibodies
How do you call the antibodies that cause agglutination?
Antiglobulin or Anti-immunoglobulin
What process involves antibodies cross-linking cells or particles into large aggregates?
The process is called agglutination. It occurs when antibodies bind to specific antigens on the surface of cells or particles, causing them to clump together or aggregate. Agglutination is commonly used in laboratory tests to detect the presence of specific antigens or antibodies.
What is the clumping together of RBCs by antibodies?
coagulation- is not the correct answer! The correct answer from my "Anatomy and Physiology" book is Agglutination
What is the difference between aggregation and agglutination?
Aggregation involves clumping of platelets while agglutination involves clumping of particles in the presence of antibodies.
Is agglutination reaction affected by temperature?
Yes, agglutination reactions can be affected by temperature. High temperatures can denature antibodies, leading to reduced agglutination. It is important to perform agglutination tests at the recommended temperature to ensure accurate results.
When the antigens on erythrocytes bind with antibodies in the plasma?
Agglutination and eventual lysis of erythrocytes occurs.
What is a difference between passive and active agglutination?
The only difference between the two is with active agglutination you have a particulate Ag + Ab, since the Ag is particulate, large, when a complex is formed it is visable. In passive agglutination the Ag is soluble so it must first be attached to something like latex beeds or a carrier so when agglutination occurs it can be seen with the naked eye.
When antibodies bind antigens the clumping of antigens result from?
There are four reactions when antibodies react with antigens: agglutination, precipitation, neutralization or activation of complement. Agglutination is the clumping process that you are looking for.
What does it mean if there is no agglutination?
No agglutination typically indicates that the specific antibodies or antigens are not present in the sample being tested. In blood typing, for example, if there is no agglutination, it means that the blood type does not contain the corresponding antigens for the antibodies used in the test. This absence can help determine compatibility for blood transfusions or identify certain infections or immune responses.
Can Precipitation reaction be converted into agglutination reaction?
No, precipitation and agglutination reactions are different processes. In precipitation reactions, an insoluble complex forms when antigens and antibodies interact, resulting in visible clumping. Agglutination reactions involve the clumping of cells or particles in the presence of specific antibodies, but the mechanisms and outcomes are distinct.
What is the difference between Agglutination and Hemolysis?
Agglutination is the clumping together of particles, such as blood cells or bacteria, in the presence of specific antibodies. Hemolysis is the destruction of red blood cells, leading to the release of cellular contents into the surrounding fluid. Both are important laboratory techniques used in immunology and microbiology studies.
