Latex agglutination test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006480",
  "term": "Latex agglutination test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rapid immunological assay used to detect the presence of specific antigens or antibodies in a sample. This test involves mixing a sample with latex beads coated with either antibodies or antigens. If the target analyte is present, it causes the latex beads to clump together, forming visible aggregates.",
  "synonyms": [
    "latex fixation test"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1200 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/latex-agglutination-test/"
}