PCB 3233 Lab 9: Antiglobulin Test (Coombs Test)
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What is our antibody in this lab? - ANSWERS Anti-human globulin
What is affinity? - ANSWERS Strength of bond between a single antigen and
antibody
Is affinity IgG or IgM? - ANSWERS IgG
What is avidity? - ANSWERS Strength of the binding of several antigens and
antibodies
Is avidity IgG or IgM? - ANSWERS IgM
What are the variables in this lab? - ANSWERS - Immunoglobulin class
- Affinity
- Cell to cell interactions
Is agglutination visible with two IgG molecules? - ANSWERS No
, Is agglutination visible with IgM molecules? - ANSWERS Yes
How do we observe antigen-antibody reactions in transfusion testing? -
ANSWERS Observing by agglutination
When do IgM antibodies agglutinate? - ANSWERS Immediately
What kind of test do IgG antibodies require to be detected? - ANSWERS
Antiglobulin test (Coombs test)
What are the two types of antiglobulin tests? - ANSWERS Indirect and direct
What does indirect antiglobulin test do? - ANSWERS Detects IgG antibodies in
serum
What does direct antiglobulin test do? - ANSWERS Detects IgG antibodies on
red cells
In this lab, which test is indirect? - ANSWERS Testing mom's serum
In this lab, which test is direct? - ANSWERS Testing baby's red blood cells
What is the unknown in this lab? - ANSWERS IgG antibodies
AHG applications? - ANSWERS Indirect Coombs and direct Coombs
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions |
New Update 2026 | University of Central Florida
What is our antibody in this lab? - ANSWERS Anti-human globulin
What is affinity? - ANSWERS Strength of bond between a single antigen and
antibody
Is affinity IgG or IgM? - ANSWERS IgG
What is avidity? - ANSWERS Strength of the binding of several antigens and
antibodies
Is avidity IgG or IgM? - ANSWERS IgM
What are the variables in this lab? - ANSWERS - Immunoglobulin class
- Affinity
- Cell to cell interactions
Is agglutination visible with two IgG molecules? - ANSWERS No
, Is agglutination visible with IgM molecules? - ANSWERS Yes
How do we observe antigen-antibody reactions in transfusion testing? -
ANSWERS Observing by agglutination
When do IgM antibodies agglutinate? - ANSWERS Immediately
What kind of test do IgG antibodies require to be detected? - ANSWERS
Antiglobulin test (Coombs test)
What are the two types of antiglobulin tests? - ANSWERS Indirect and direct
What does indirect antiglobulin test do? - ANSWERS Detects IgG antibodies in
serum
What does direct antiglobulin test do? - ANSWERS Detects IgG antibodies on
red cells
In this lab, which test is indirect? - ANSWERS Testing mom's serum
In this lab, which test is direct? - ANSWERS Testing baby's red blood cells
What is the unknown in this lab? - ANSWERS IgG antibodies
AHG applications? - ANSWERS Indirect Coombs and direct Coombs