Week 9: Applications of Immunology in Diagnosis and Testing Flashcards
1
Q
what do indirect ELISAs test and what do they test it for?
A
they test the serum for antibodies to the disease
2
Q
what do direct ELISAs test and what do they test it for?
A
they test the serum for antigens of the disease
3
Q
what is seroconversion?
A
the point where antibodies develop and become detectable
4
Q
what is the universal blood donor?
A
O- (no antigens)
5
Q
what is the universal blood recipient?
A
AB+ (no antibodies)
