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An agglutination test is a test in which the use of a blood serum results in the agglutination of bacteria or foreign blood cells. The test is used to check for infection and to find pathogens as well as blood types.

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Which test involves placing samples of an unknown bacterium in saline adding different antisera and checking for clumping?

The test you are referring to is called the slide agglutination test. In this test, samples of an unknown bacterium are mixed with different types of antibodies (antisera) and observed under a microscope. If the antibodies react with the bacteria, clumps or aggregates will form, indicating a positive result.


Why to do serial dilution for WIDAL test?

Serial dilution in Widal test helps to determine the titer of antibodies in the patient's serum by observing the agglutination reaction with specific antigens. By diluting the serum sample in a stepwise manner, the titer at which agglutination occurs can be determined, providing valuable information about the presence and concentration of antibodies against Salmonella typhi and Paratyphi antigens in the blood.


What is the procedure for hemagglutination test?

1.Take 8 to 12 test tubes and label them.. 2. Add 5 ml saline in each tube to provide isotonic medium.. 3.Add 5 cc blood sample in each tibe 4.Add 1 ml solution containing antibodies 5.Mix and shake gently 5.Took half of first test tube and add to 2nd tube then took half of 2nd tube and add to 3rd tube and son...It is serial dilution..Leave the last tube as such .dnt add antibodies in it..It is Control 6.Keep all test tubes in water bath at temp 37 deg C for 30 min 7.refrigerate them overnight at 4 deg C 8.Check agglutination in the tubes caused by Ag - Ab complex 9. Check the last tube having agglutination..Suppose its dilution is 1:32,then the titer of Ab will b 32.. BY:::dr sakhawat ali


What are the purpose of agglutination test?

Agglutination serves to provide an idea of the presence of certain antibodies within the body. If specific antibodies against the antigen are present, the antibodies will combine with the antigens, coat the cells and cause the cells to join together, or agglutinate. It can be used to identify unknown antigens in diagnosing infections and to determine matching tissue types and blood groupings between two individuals.


What is clumping of red blood cells when they are mixed with antiserum?

Clumping of red blood cells when mixed with antiserum is known as agglutination. This reaction occurs when the red blood cells contain antigens that agglutinate with antibodies present in the antiserum. Agglutination is commonly used in blood typing to determine an individual's blood type.

Related Questions

Is pregnancy test an antigen-antibody 'agglutination' or 'preciptation' reaction?

Its an agglutination test


What are the types of agglutination?

Direct agglutination Passive agglutination Reverse passive agglutination


A clumping of antigen-to-antibody particles during an immunoassay such as the modern pregnancy test is known as?

agglutination


Which test involves placing samples of an unknown bacterium in saline adding different antisera and checking for clumping?

The test you are referring to is called the slide agglutination test. In this test, samples of an unknown bacterium are mixed with different types of antibodies (antisera) and observed under a microscope. If the antibodies react with the bacteria, clumps or aggregates will form, indicating a positive result.


What is Normalized Test?

Widal test is a serological test used to detect enteric fever by using agglutination rection of antibodies present in the serum of typhoid patient and o-somatic and H-flgellar antigens.


When was Agglutination Metal Festival created?

Agglutination Metal Festival was created in 1995.


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.


Why to do serial dilution for WIDAL test?

Serial dilution in Widal test helps to determine the titer of antibodies in the patient's serum by observing the agglutination reaction with specific antigens. By diluting the serum sample in a stepwise manner, the titer at which agglutination occurs can be determined, providing valuable information about the presence and concentration of antibodies against Salmonella typhi and Paratyphi antigens in the blood.


What is latex agglutination test?

Latex agglutination test is a diagnostic method that uses latex beads coated with antibodies to detect antigens or antibodies in a sample. When the target substance is present, it binds to the latex particles, causing them to clump together or agglutinate, which can be visualized and interpreted as a positive result. It is commonly used in clinical laboratories for rapid and sensitive detection of various infections and autoimmune diseases.


Which of the following is a pregnancy test used to find the fetal hormone HCG in a woman's urine using anti-HCG and latex spheres?

passive agglutination reaction


Who invented the agglutination tests?

The agglutination tests were developed by Karl Landsteiner in the early 20th century. Landsteiner's work on blood types and agglutination laid the foundation for modern blood typing techniques.


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