ISBB Flashcards
Normal serum proteins that can rapidly increase during an inflammation
Acute Phase Reactants
Concentration of CRP to be positive
0.6 mg/dL
Can be elevated during surgery and pregnancy
CRP
How much sample is needed in CRP/ASO/RF test
50 ul
Most widely used serological test for the detection of Group A hemolytic streptococcus infection
Anti-Streptolysin O Test
After how many minutes should CRP/ASO/RF be observed during testing?
2 minutes
Most common autoimmune disease; involves in the production of IgM or IgG antibodies against IgG
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid factors are directed against the ________ of the IgG molecules
Fc fragment
HIV strain most common in the USA
HIV-1
Test kit detects gp 36 for this type of HIV
HIV-2
Principle of HIV test kits
Lateral Flow Immunochromatography
Foundation of ISBB
Antigen-Antibody Interactions
Antigenicity Factors
Foreignness, Molecular Weight, Complexity
Most immunogenic composition
Proteins
Antibody class that exists as dimers in secretions
IgA
Antibody class conducive for agglutination
IgM
Prepared to provide accurate serum:cell ratio
Red Cell Suspensions
Excess antibody
Prozone
Formula for pRBC volume
%RBC * Total Volume
Grade agglutination: 2+
medium agglutinates