Ch 6 Vocab Flashcards
Bacteriology
study of bacteria
cytology
the study of the structure of cells
histology
the study of parasitic, protozoa, and worms
pharmaceutical
refers to manufactured medicinal drugs
Pharmacology
the study of how drugs act in the body
Quality Assurance
a program for ensuring high quality performance of all functions in a project or facility
Quality Control
a program that monitors each phase of a process to make sure that chemicals and other minerals used for tests are acceptable quality and instruments are working accurately
Virology
study of viruses
Direct ELISA
only a labelled primary antibody is used
Indirect ELISA
a two-step ELISA which involves two binding process of primary antibody and labeled secondary antibody. The primary antibody is incubated with the antigen followed by the incubation of the secondary antibody
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
hema
blood
Agglutination
clumping
Antibodies
Y-shaped proteins that attach to particular kinds of antigens (foreign substances you immune system looks at)
PCAT
Pharmacy College Admissions Test