1.1 Introduction to Serology Flashcards
Serology is the study of what component of the blood?
Serum
Preservation of Serum:
Physical: Refrigerate for ___hrs at ____ C
72
4-6
Preservation of Serum:
Chemical: add 0.001g _________ per ml serum or 5% _______ or _______ at 0.1ml/ml of serum
Merthiolate powder
Phenol
Tricresol
Inactivation of Serum:
Complements are naturally seen in the serum
T or F
T
Inactivation of Serum:
What is the purpose of inactivating the serum?
Inactivates complement
Inactivation of Serum:
Complements are part of innate immunity
T or F
T
Inactivation of Serum:
Physical: Heat serum at 56 C for __ mins or heat at ______ for 3-5 mins only
30
60-62 C
Inactivation of Serum:
Chemical: Add ______ chloride
Choline
Example of Application for inactivation of Serum?
Test for Syphilis such as:
- VDRL
- RPR
Complement Fixation test
For RPR example for inactivation of serum, how do you inactivate it?
Add Choline chloride
Inactivating complement in VDRL is through?
Heating
Inactivating serum for complement fixation is done through?
Heating (Physical)
Immunologic / Serologic reactions: (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Binding of Ag-Ab; non-visible reaction; very sensitive and specific
Primary
Immunologic / Serologic reactions:
demonstrable Ab-Ag reaction Visible
Secondary
Immunologic / Serologic reactions: (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Primary can be detected through label
T or F
T