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Widal reaction

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Agglutination reaction for the detection of unknown antibodies using bacteria known in their antigen structure. Test principle: Unknown serum sample is incubated with defined bacteria components. If specific antibodies are present, agglutination of the bacterial suspension occurs.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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