S16: Serology Cont'd Flashcards

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What is complement?

A

A “helper” or amplifier of the immune system, present in fresh normal serum

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How is complement inactivated?

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It becomes inactivated at 56C, after 30 minutes. Also becomes inactivated by sitting at room temperature for a few hours

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