If a Serum Sample Does Not Cause Agglutination When Mixed

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a serum sample does not cause agglutination when mixed with a particular antigen,then you should:

• A) report that the patient does not have antibody against that antigen.
• B) test a more diluted sample to overcome possible prozone effects.
• C) increase the particle surface charge by altering the pH.
• D) decrease the viscosity of the sample.

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Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light images into electrical signals sent to the brain.