Hemagglutination
Hemagglutination is a specific reaction that involves the agglutination of red blood cells. It is commonly used in laboratory settings to identify specific types of viruses and bacteria, and to determine blood types.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Hemagglutination is a process that causes red blood cells to clump together, or agglutinate. This process is often used in the laboratory to identify specific types of viruses and bacteria. The process involves the interaction of antigens and antibodies, which can cause the red blood cells to clump together.
Process[edit | edit source]
The process of hemagglutination involves the interaction of antigens and antibodies. The antigens, which are found on the surface of the red blood cells, interact with the antibodies, which are found in the serum. This interaction causes the red blood cells to clump together, or agglutinate.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Hemagglutination is commonly used in the laboratory to identify specific types of viruses and bacteria. It is also used to determine blood types. The process can be used to identify the presence of specific antibodies in the serum, which can be useful in diagnosing certain diseases.
Hemagglutination Assay[edit | edit source]
A hemagglutination assay is a method used to measure the amount of virus present in a sample. The assay involves adding a virus to a sample of red blood cells and observing the agglutination reaction. The degree of agglutination can be used to determine the amount of virus present in the sample.
Hemagglutination Inhibition[edit | edit source]
Hemagglutination inhibition is a method used to determine the presence of antibodies against a specific virus in a sample. The method involves adding a virus to a sample of serum and observing the agglutination reaction. If antibodies against the virus are present in the serum, they will bind to the virus and prevent it from agglutinating the red blood cells.
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