Serology/Immunology

Question 1

• shows autoimmune disorders such as
  systematic lupus erythematosus
• indicates streptococcal infection
• checks cases of atypical pneumonia
• shows the presence of antibodies
  to specific organisms
• confirms syphilis
• when positive, it is indicative of syphilis
  but it still needs confirmation
• indicates rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Titer
Cold Agglutinins
Febrile Agglutination Test
FTA-ABS
Rapid Plasma Reagin (PR)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

Question 2

• screens human immunodeficiency virus
• a confirmatory test for CMV antibody
• checks for the presence of heterophil
  antibody, which indicates infectious mononucleisis
• checks for the presence
  of hepatitis antigen on the surface of the red cells

Answer 2

Anti-HIV
Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV)
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)

Question 3

• indicates inflammation when levels
  are increased
• the hormone is present when patient is pregnant

Answer 3

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HG) Test