2nd line of defense: complements lab testing Flashcards
1
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CH50 assay stands for
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total haemolytic complement assay
2
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CH50 checks for
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complement abnormalities
3
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CH50 measures
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fnal ability of complement components of classical pathway to lyse sensitized cells
4
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extent of hemolysis (lysis of SRBC) correlates to
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amount of MAC produced. evidence of whether levels of complement normal or not
5
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How does complement fixation test work
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Presence of Antibody is indicated by absence of hemolysis
6
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fixation text can diagnose give eg
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herpes simplex and influenzal viral infections
