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agglutination test

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Main Entry: agglutination test
Function: noun
: any of several tests based on the ability of a specific serum to cause agglutination of a suitable system and used in thediagnosis of infections, the identification of microorganisms, and in blood typing —compare WIDAL TEST
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agglutination test n.
Any of various tests in which blood serum causes agglutination of bacteria or blood cells of a foreign type, used to determine infection and to identify pathogens and blood types.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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