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

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2
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Soluble Ag + Soluble Ab =

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insoluble precipitate

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3
Q

2 ways to measure precipitate in a liquid

A

Turbidimetry (measures cloudiness)

Nephelometry (measures light scatter)

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4
Q

how to measure precipitate in a gel

A

IFE (immunofixation electrophoresis) using monoclonal Ab on gel

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