Chapter 14 - Laboratory Tests

Question 1

CD4+ cell count

Answer 1

Measures the number of CD4+ T cells (helper T cells) in the bloodstream of patients with AIDS.

If you are below 250 to 200, you have AIDS

Question 2

ELISA

Answer 2

Test to detect anti-HIV antibodies; Western blot given as follow ups

Question 3

Immunoeletrophoresis

Answer 3

Test that separates the immunoglobulins (IgG.M.A.D.E)

Question 4

CT scan

Answer 4

Computed Tomography. X-ray imaging produces cross-sectional views of anatomic views.