Agglutination assays have sensitivity limitations.
What are the limitations of agglutination assays in terms of sensitivity and specificity compared to other immunoassay methods?
What are the principles of agglutination testing and how is it used in blood typing? Can you explain the difference between direct and indirect agglutination tests in microbiology? How does the agglutination reaction work in the diagnosis of infectious diseases? What are the advantages of using latex agglutination tests for rapid pathogen detection? Can you provide examples of agglutination reactions used in serological testing for autoimmune disorders? What role does the agglutination assay play in detecting antibodies in blood transfusion compatibility testing? How is the agglutination inhibition test utilized in the detection of specific antigens in biological samples?