Affixing Antigen to an Inert Particle Such as a Latex

question 36

Multiple Choice

Affixing antigen to an inert particle such as a latex bead is sometimes used in which type of test?

• A)cross-reactions
• B)agglutination
• C)precipitation
• D)specificity
• E)sensitivity

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Definitions:

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Defensive Attribution

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Matching Hypothesis

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