Serology/Immunology

Question 1

Tests are done with

Answer 1

• serum
• plain red tops
• SST

Question 2

Common tests

Answer 2

• antinuclear antibodies (ANA): detects autoimmune disease
• C reactive protein: detects inflammatory disease
• Hep B surface antigen: detects hep B infection
• Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): pregnancy
• Rapid plasma reagin (RPR): detects syphilis