A serological reaction is set up in which the antigen is bound to a large carrier,the antibody is soluble,and the antigen and carrier bind and form an insoluble complex that is detected macroscopically.What type of assay is described?

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Agglutination assays involve the clumping of particles or cells (in this case, a large carrier bound to an antigen) in the presence of a specific antibody, leading to the formation of a visible, insoluble complex. This is distinct from precipitation, which involves soluble antigens and antibodies forming complexes, flocculation, a specific type of precipitation reaction often used in syphilis testing, and neutralization, where the biological effect of an antigen is neutralized by an antibody.

A Serological Reaction Is Set Up in Which the Antigen