Heterophilic agglutination and absorption test

A forssman antigen (F.antigen) exists between humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms, which can stimulate the body to produce a heterophilic antibody (heterotropic lectin) (Forssman antibody, F. antibody) ), In addition to reacting with the corresponding antigen, it can also react with red blood cells or tissue infusions of other animals. Detection of F-antibody in the serum of patients can help clinical diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases.

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