1. Antibodies that bind to and react with immunoglobulin molecules (globulins); used in laboratory testing to detect the presence of antibodies in blood serum.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form of antiglobulin; Commonly used in blood banking and immunology

Examples

• The antiglobulins in the test serum reacted with the patient's red blood cells.
• Antiglobulins are essential reagents in the Coombs test for detecting hemolytic anemia.
• The laboratory uses antiglobulins to identify incompatible blood types before transfusion.
• Antiglobulins bind to immunoglobulin molecules attached to cell surfaces.
• The presence of antiglobulins in the sample indicated an immune response.