Latex agglutination

LATEX AGGLUTINATION

  • Latex beads are coated with either antigen or antibody.
  • Sensitized latex beads are added to the clinical samples.
  • In positive cases, antigen and antibody combines resulting in clumping of latex beads leading to agglutination.
  • This test can be read by eye with in a minute or so.
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