Testing for PID Flashcards
1
Q
Differential Count of Blood Cells
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
T-cell, B-cell, T/B cell defets
Decreased numbers of T cells, B cells, platelets
2
Q
DTH Skin Test
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
T Cell Defects
Negative: Possible impaired T-cell response
3
Q
Serum IgG, IgM, IgA
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
Humoral immunodeficiency
Decrease in any/all immunoglobins
4
Q
Ab testing for specific Ag after immunization
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
Humoral Deficiency
Decrease of absent Ab response to vaccination
5
Q
Total Hemolytic complement Assay
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
Complement deficiency
Decrease/absent components in classical pathway
6
Q
Nitroblue Tetrazolium Test
Screen For?
What to Look for?
A
Phagocytic Disorder
Abnormal Test result
