MOL BIO: Pipetting Flashcards
1
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Serology
A
study of fluid components in the blood, especially antibodies
2
Q
Serum
A
liquid portion of the blood minus the coagulation factors
3
Q
Fresh serum
A
Specimen that is recommended for testing
4
Q
56°C for 30 mins
A
Desired time and temperature for heating serum
5
Q
2°C and 8°C for up too 72 hours
A
if testing is not required immediately, serum may be stored at what temperature?
6
Q
20°C or colder
A
any additional delay in serum testing should be frozen at what temperature?
7
Q
pipette
A
commonly used to measure either serum for testing or liquid for making reagents and dilutions
8
Q
volumetric pipettes
A
- dispenses the exact measure of liquid with a small drop left behind
- has an oval bulb in the center and a taper dispensing end
- used with a suctioning device
