Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
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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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