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[Double diffusion (author's transl)].

C Y Chuang·S F Luo
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Double diffusion is one of the most simple and widely used immunologic techniques. If performed properly, this test offers the unique advantage of not only enumerating the minimum number of antigen-antibody systems, but also indicating the relationship among various antigens. However, the reaction lines should be interpreted cautiously and over-reading be avoided.

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C Y Chuang, S F Luo. 1980. [Double diffusion (author's transl)].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6778672/

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