precipitin test

noun

: a serological test using a precipitin reaction to detect the presence of a specific antigen
specifically : a test used in criminology for determining the human or other source of a bloodstain

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“Precipitin test.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/precipitin%20test. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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