1. The hook effect can be detected by analyzing serial dilutions . 2. A common method of obtaining pure cultures is serial dilution . 3. Quantitative binding parameters are obtained by using a serial dilution of the binding substrate. 4. A real homeopathic remedy involves sufficient serial dilution that what you end up with is water. 5. Fresh eggs are incubated from the parasite of interest and serial dilutions of the drug of interest are applied. 6. Heterophile antibody interference usually doesn't change linearly with serial dilution , but a true result most often will. 7. The hook effect is absent if the reported quantities of tumor marker in a serial dilution are proportional to the dilution. 8. Additional four, 10-fold or �log serial dilutions are made to provide a total of five drug concentrations plus control. 9. Serial dilution of a solution results, after each dilution step, in fewer molecules of the original substance per litre of solution.10. Serial dilution is one of the core foundational practices of homeopathy, with " succussion ", or shaking, occurring between each dilution.