Immunodiagnostics Flashcards
1
Q
Papain
A
Proteolytic enzyme that digest antibodies leaving 3 segments
2
Q
Pepsin
A
Proteolytic enzyme that cleaves the antibodies leaving a large fragment F(ab’)2 and a digested Fc fragment
3
Q
Which proteolytic enzyme allows precipitation or agglutination?
A
Pepsin
4
Q
Latex bead agglutination test available for diagnosis of cerebro spinal infections
A
Haemophilus
Pneumococcus
Meningococcus
Cryptococcus
5
Q
Direct tests
A
Look for antigens
6
Q
Indirect tests
A
Look for antibodies
