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 2R
Define the following terms, and give an example of how each reaction is used diagnostically:
- a. viral hemagglutination
- b. hemagglutination inhibition
- c. passive agglutination
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