Lab 10: Blood Typing Flashcards
1
Q
Antigen
A
Any toxic substance that is capable of causing an immune reaction.
Ex: Proteins, glycoproteins, or glycolipids
2
Q
Antibody
A
Immune system protein, found in body fluids, bide to antigens to aid the immune response
3
Q
Agglutination
A
Clumping of cell bound antigens
4
Q
Agglutinogen
A
Substance being clumped in an agglutination reaction
5
Q
Agglutinin
A
Substance causing clumping in an agglutination process.
6
Q
Positive
A
Presence
7
Q
Negative
A
Absence
8
Q
Serum/Sera
A
Fluid containing antibodies
9
Q
What does Anti-A refer to?
A
Antibody A
10
Q
If anti-A causes agglutination, what does that say about the blood type?
A
Blood type is A
11
Q
What does agglutination of Anti-D say about Rh factor?
A
Rh positive, protein is present on blood cells (+)
