Agglutination Tests (also known as Agglutination Test, Test, Agglutination): Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

NIH MeSH · D000372Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Agglutination Tests

Also known asAgglutination Test · Test, Agglutination · Tests, Agglutination

Definition

Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.812.735.050
  • E05.200.812.735.050
  • E05.478.594.760.050

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Common questions about Agglutination Tests

What does Agglutination Tests mean in medicine?
Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Agglutination Tests known by any other names?
Yes. Agglutination Tests is also referred to as Agglutination Test, Test, Agglutination, Tests, Agglutination in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Agglutination Tests sit in the medical classification?
Agglutination Tests falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.812.735.050, E05.200.812.735.050, E05.478.594.760.050). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000372) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗