Precipitation tests involve all of the following, except

A.) they rely on formation of visible clumps for detection

B.) they include the VDRL test for syphilis

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.) a cloudy or opaque zone developing where antigen and antibody react


A.) they rely on formation of visible clumps for detection

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