In transfusion medicine, what is the definition of neutralization?

a. Inactivation of an antibody by adsorption onto red blood cells
b. Inactivation of an antibody by combination with a soluble antigen
c. Inactivation of an antigen by a genetic mutation
d. Inactivation of an antigen by combination with a plasma antibody


Answer: b

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