Virology

Question 1

what is detected during viral testing

Answer 1

infectious virus
protein components (antigens)
genetic components
host response

Question 2

when is IgM produced

Answer 2

within the first 3 months of an infection

Question 3

what lab procedures are performed during viral testing

Answer 3

electron microscopy 
serology 
antibody detection 
antigen detection 
genome detection 
quantification of antibody or antigen 
serotyping 
quantification of genomes - viral load
genome sequencing 
antibody avidity testing