Chapter 17 Diagnostics Flashcards
1
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Phenotypic methods
A
Look at m.o.’s physical characteristics to identify m.o.
2
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Morphology
A
Gram stain, acid-fast stain, grow on agar and view
3
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Antigen
A
m.o. part that makes immune response
4
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Antibody
A
Bodys response to an antigen
5
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Immunologic methods
A
Use blood to find antibodies or antigens to identify m.o.
IgG or IgM levels in blood
6
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Genotypic methods
A
Use m.o.’s DNA to identify
7
Q
Agglutination
A
test for ricksettia
8
Q
Precipitation reaction
A
test for syphilis
9
Q
Western blot
A
Separates proteins of HIV
10
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ELIZA testing
A
Finds antigen or antibody in patient
11
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Test results
A
True positive and false negative = m.o. present
False positive and true negative = m.o. not present
