Module 12: Immunological Testing Methods Obj. 1, 2 Flashcards
1
Q
4 main methods to visualize Ag-Ab reactions
A
precipitation
agglutination
complement fixation (hemolysis)
labeled assays
2
Q
Soluble Ag + Soluble Ab =
A
insoluble precipitate
3
Q
2 ways to measure precipitate in a liquid
A
Turbidimetry (measures cloudiness)
Nephelometry (measures light scatter)
4
Q
how to measure precipitate in a gel
A
IFE (immunofixation electrophoresis) using monoclonal Ab on gel