What are non-particulate antigens


Problem:

Agglutination test

Latex agglutination using bound antigens : by coating soluble (non - particulate ) antigens on to microscopic latex spheres, their reaction with a particular antibody can be visualized.

Haemagglutination : red blood cells can be used as agglutinating particles.

Required:

Question 1: What are non-particulate antigens ? Why are they used instead of particulate ones ?

Question 2: How are red blood cells used as agglutinating particles ?

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