Heterophile agglutination test is?

A. Heterophile antibody that reacts with the microorganism or cells of unrelated species due to common antigen sharing.

B. Test is performed in hypertonic saline (5%saline) or albumin saline.

C. Coomb, Mourant and Race devised a reagent: Rabbit anti-human gamma globulin.

D. Helps to detect the blood group and for cross matching.

Correct Answer: Heterophile antibody that reacts with the microorganism or cells of unrelated species due to common antigen sharing.

Description: Ans. A. Heterophile antibody that reacts with the microorganism or cells of unrelated species due to common antigen sharing.Heterophile antibody: An antibody that reacts with the microorganism or cells of unrelated species due to common antigen sharing. e.g. Weil Felix test, Monospot test.

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