Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 8R
Match the following serological tests in column A to the descriptions in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| ________ a. Precipitation | 1. Occurs with particulate antigens |
| ________ b. Western blotting | 2. Uses an enzyme for the indicator |
| ________ c. Agglutination | 3. Uses red blood cells for the indicator |
| ________ d. Complement fixation | 4. Uses antihuman immune serum globulin |
| ________ e. Neutralization | 5. Occurs with a free soluble antigen |
| ________ f. ELISA | 6. Used to determine the presence of antitoxin |
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
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