SEROLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY CAA TESTS AND PROCEDURES Flashcards

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What is Serology/ Immunology in Clinical Analysis Area?

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  • serum and autoimmune
    reactions in the blood
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What are the Examples of Tests and Procedures in Serology/Immunology in CAA?

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  1. Bacterial Studies
  2. Viral Studies
  3. General Studies
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In the Bacterial Studies section: (7)

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• Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

• Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Titer

• Cold Agglutinins

• Febrile Agglutination Test

• FTA-ABS

• Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)

. Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

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IDENTIFY: shows autoimmune disorders such as systematic lupus erythematosus

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Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)

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IDENTIFY: indicates streptococcal infection

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Antistreptolysin-O (ASO) Titer

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IDENTIFY: checks cases of atypical pneumonia

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Cold Agglutinins

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IDENTIFY: shows the presence of antibodies to specific organisms

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Febrile Agglutination Test

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IDENTIFY: confirms syphilis

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FTA-ABS

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IDENTIFY: when positive, it is indicative of syphilis but it still needs confirmation

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Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)

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IDENTIFY: indicates rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

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In Viral Studies: (4)

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• Anti-HIV

• Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV)

•Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)

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IDENTIFY: screens human immunodeficiency virus

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Anti-HIV

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IDENTIFY: a confirmatory test for CMV antibody

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Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV)

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IDENTIFY: checks for the presence of heterophil antibody, which indicates infectious mononucleisis

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

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IDENTIFY: checks for the presence of hepatitis antigen on the surface of the red cells

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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAg)

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In General Studies: (2)

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• C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

• Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test

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IDENTIFY: indicates inflammation when levels are increased

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C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

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IDENTIFY: the hormone is present when patient is pregnant

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test