Specific Diagnosis Modalities Flashcards
name 6 important mediators involved in early phase IgE-mediated reaction
- histamine
- tryptase
- chymase
- carboxypeptidase
- substance P
- calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)
testing for which allergens may come back positive in patients with shellfish allergy? (2)
DM and cockroach (tropomyosin)
what is the highest concentration of venom intradermal skin tests?
1 mcg/mL
what constitutes a significant bronchodilator response in adults?
increase in FEV1 >12% and ≥200
what are some factors that increase FeNO (7)
- asthma
- atopy
- URIs
- age >12yo
- COPD exacerbation
- nonasthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis
- arginine or nitrite/nitrate rich foods
factors that decrease FeNO (8)
- bronchiectasis
- tobacco smoke
- drugs (steroids, anti-leukotriene agents, oxymetazoline, NOS inhibitors)
- exercise
- moderate altitude
- hypothermia
- alcohol
- caffeine
is DLCO reduced in asthma?
No (usually high)
name some allergic diseases with an elevated total IgE (5)
- ABPA
- AFRS
- eczema
- allergic rhinitis
- EGPA
what can a negative DTH (delayed type hypersensitivity) test mean? (2)
- lack of exposure to the tested antigen
- anergy as a result of either primary or secondary cellular immunodeficiency
which organs have the highest concentrations of IgE-producing plasma cells? (2)
tonsils and adenoids
which part of the back has greater skin reactivity for skin testing?
upper back
what conditions can cause a false positive airway hyperresponsiveness? (7)
- allergic rhinitis
- COPD
- congestive heart failure
- cystic fibrosis
- siblings of asthmatics
- URI
- smoking
what is the name given to multiple clumps of sloughed surface epithelial cells that may be seen in asthmatics?
Creola bodies
in which condition is there a lack of dynein arms and loss of ciliary spikes?
PCD (loss of synchronized ciliary movt)
how long does omalizumab-related suppression of SPT last?
4 weeks to 6 months
in allergy skin testing, what causes wheal and flare?
Wheal: histamine -> smooth muscle contraction -> increased vascular permeability
Flare: inflammatory mediators -> vasodilation
What is normal FEF50/FIF50? what is its significance?
- normal is <1
- FEF50/FIF50 >1 indicates extrathoracic obstruction
what is the half-life of free IgE in the serum?
about 2 days
what is the gold standard for the diagnosis of occupational rhinitis?
Direct nasal challenge
which serum protein fraction is elevated in multiple myeloma?
gamma
which complement deficiencies would result in low CH50 and AH50?
C3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
which test can be used to detect both excess antibody and excess antigen?
ELISA
what antibody is most associated with renal disease in SLE?
anti-dsDNA
plasmapheresis is indicated as treatment for the immunologic neuropathy associated with which antibody?
Anti-ganglioside antibody (Guillain Barre)
which immunoglobulins do not activate classical complement?
IgA, IgE, IgG4
what complement factors will inhibit the formation of immune complexes?
Factor H or I
what type of immune complexes are formed at the zone of equivalence?
single antibody binds to two antigens, forming large insoluble lattices (ie, can increase turbidity of solution, appear as precipitin lines)
what is zone of antibody excess?
complexes exist as single antibody to single antigen
to what RBC cell surface receptor does the opsonin C3b on immune complexes bind for transport to the liver?
C3b binds to CR1 (aka CD35 or C3b receptor) on RBC
what cell surface marker is present on activated, degranulating basophils?
CD63
what leukotrienes are measured by ELISA?
LTC4, LTD4, LTE4
How is tryptase measured?
fluoroenzyme immunoassay (FEIA)
what to forward scatter and side scatter measure in flow cytometry?
Forward scatter: size
Side scatter: granularity and complexity
what cell surface molecules are absent, as evidenced on flow cytometry, in a patient with X linked agammaglobulinemia? (2)
CD19 and 20
what is the most common method used for quantifying IgG, IgA, IgM and inflammatory markers?
Nephelometry (scattered light to determine turbidity)
what testing method can be used to confirm monoclonal gammopathy and determine heavy or light-chain class type?
immunofixation electrophoresis
what testing method is used for component resolved diagnostics (ie, food component testing)?
microarray (chip technology)
which autoAb are associated with neonatal lupus?
anti-SSA (Ro) and Anti-SSB (La) – also present in Sjogren’s
Which autoAb is associated with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA or Churg-Strauss)?
p-ANCA (MPO)
what is the name for abnormal bipyramidal crystals of eosinophil lysophospholipase and metachromatic cells found in sputum of patients with asthma?
Charcot-Leyden crystals
which gene demonstrates increased expression in asthmatics and is upregulated in neutrophilic and eosinophilic asthma phenotypes in mouse models?
the mucin gene (MUC5AC)
which airway epithelial cells secrete mucus in response to environmental stimuli?
Goblet cells
which disease results in accumulation of abnormal mucus despite normal ciliary clearance?
Cystic fibrosis
what cell surface marker differentiates naive from activated or memory T cells?
CD45RA - naive T cells
CD45RO -activated or memory T cells
Which PID is associated with defective CD40 and which is associated with defective CD40L?
CD40L - X linked hyper-IgM syndrome type 1
CD40 - AR hyper-IgM syndrome type 3
what naive T cell marker is low or absent in pt with SCID?
CD45RA
what is the CD marker for FcgammaRII?
CD32
what is a characteristic cell surface marker of memory B cells?
CD27
what is the CD marker for CD40L expressed on T cells?
CD154
what CD marker differentiates NK cells from NKT cells?
CD3 is present on NKT cells, but not on NK cells
which complement receptor is also known as CD11c/CD18?
CR4
what cell surface marker is deficient in paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria?
CD55 or decay accelerating factor (DAF)
what cell surface marker leading to apoptosis is defective in ALPS?
CD95 or Fas
EBV and HHV-6 bind to what cell surface marker?
CD21 (aka CR2 or C3d)
what cell surface marker does rhinovirus bind to? Adenovirus?
Rhinovirus - CD54
Adenovirus - CD46
what defect is associated with leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD) type 1?
Defect in common beta chain in CD18
what defect is associated with LAD type 2?
fucosylation defects, leading to sLEX ligand (CD15a) defect
mature tryptase levels are elevated in what condition?
mature tryptase is elevated in anaphylaxis, but NOT in systemic mastocytosis
which immunoglobulins have the highest avidity for C1q and complement activation?
IgM > IgG3 > IgG1 > IgG2
what are the uses of intracellular flow cytometry?
assess cellular function
- neutrophil oxidative burst
- phosphorylation
- calcium reflux
- cytokine production
Tregs display which cell surface markers?
CD3+ CD25+ FoxP3+
CD41+ CD61+ surface markers would be found on which cell population?
platelets
which CD marker is elevated in HLH?
CD25
CD45 is defective in which form of SCID
T-B+NK- SCID
what is the function of CLA-1 on T cells?
mediates homing to skin
which mitogens stimulate T cells? (3)
pokeweed, phytohemagglutinin, concanavalin A
which mitogens stimulate B cells? (4)
pokeweed, lipopolysaccharide, staph aureus and Cowan
what are flow cytometry findings in ADA deficiency?
low CD19, CD3 and CD56
which antigen recognized by B cells is T cell independent?
pneumococcal antigen
which PID has recurrent pyogenic infections without abscess formation?
LAD
Giant azurophilic lysosomal granules in granulated cells are characteristic of which PID?
Chediak Higashi
which screening test can distinguish among X linked, autosomal and X linked carrier forms of CGD?
Dihydrorhodamine 123 test
what is the main reactive nitrogen intermediate produced by macrophages?
nitric oxide
which test for CGD diagnosis is mostly a qualitative measurement of NADPH oxidase activity? which test is mostly quantitative?
NBT is mostly qualitative.
DHR is quantitative
does type III hypersensitivity occur with antigen or antibody excess?
Ag excess.
- results in small immune complexes that do NOT fix complement and are NOT cleared from circulation, leading to deposition in glomeruli, vessels, and joints
which complement factors are evaluated by CH50?
C1-9.
- does not assess for Factor B, D or properdin
what is the C1q binding assay useful for measuring?
circulating immune complexes
Which complement deficiency will have a normal AH50 and low CH50?
C4
Which complement deficiency will 90% of patients develop SLE?
C1q/r/s deficiency
the suffix -ximab refers to which type of mab?
chimeric mab
which monoclonal antibody decreases high-affinity IgE receptors on basophils?
Omalizumab
Hybridomas are created by combining which cells?
Immunized mice and myeloma cells lacking HGPRT
How does PCR work?
it is an enzyme-driven technique that uses oligonucleotide primers to rapidly amplify short regions of DNA in vitro