Precipitation tests involve all of the following except

A. they include the VDRL test for syphilis.
B. a cloudy or opaque zone developing where antigen and antibody react.
C. they are often performed in agar gels.
D. they can be done in a test tube by carefully adding antiserum over antigen solution.
E. they rely on formation of visible clumps for detection.


Answer: E

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