WBC Labeling Flashcards
1
Q
wbc labeling is used to detect
A
inflammation or infection
2
Q
how long has wbc labelling been used for
A
more than 25 years
3
Q
autologous means
A
patients own blood
4
Q
WBC labeling can use blood from….
A
autologous or donor
5
Q
how does wbc labeling go to areas of infection/inflammation
A
wbc are incubated with radioisotope and the still viable cells are readministered to the patient where they respond to chemotatic signals to localize in areas of interest
6
Q
why should we not use donor blood or old blood if we do not have to
A
bc old/donor blood the body wont recognize and it wont go to spot of interest
7
Q
circulating blood =
A
higher tag
