Topic 2- monoclonal antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What are monoclonal antibodies used for diagnostically?
A
-Pregnancy tests
-Diagnosing HIV
-Detecting the presence of pathogens such as Streptococcus bacteria
-Distinguishing between Herpes I and Herpes II
-Blood typing before transfusions and tissue typing before transplants
-Detecting the presence of antibiotics in milk
-Detecting cancer cells
