precipitation test
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precipitation
[pre-sip″ĭ-ta´shun]the act or process of precipitating.
precipitation test precipitin test.
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pre·cip·i·tin test
an in vitro test in which antigen is in soluble form and precipitates when it combines with added specific antibody in the presence of an electrolyte.
See also: gel diffusion precipitin tests, ring precipitin test.
See also: gel diffusion precipitin tests, ring precipitin test.
Synonym(s): precipitation test
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precipitation test
A test in which a positive reaction is indicated by formation of a precipitate in the solution being tested.
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