All of the Following Pertain to Serological Tests EXCEPT

question 55

Multiple Choice

All of the following pertain to serological tests EXCEPT

• A) they are used to test for specific HLAs on lymphocytes.
• B) they can be used to diagnose various diseases.
• C) they can detect antibodies but not antigens.
• D) they are used to detect compatible tissues for transplantation.
• E) reactions can be detected by uptake of trypan blue by damaged cells.

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