Clinical Lab Orientation & Safety: Immunology & Serology

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Which type of white blood cells belong to the granular WBCs group?

  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Natural killer cells
  • T-lymphocytes

What is the main characteristic of immunoglobulins (Igs) according to the text?

  • No light chains
  • Y-shaped polypeptides (correct)
  • Single heavy chain
  • Non-specific binding

Which type of antibody is responsible for allergic reactions and protection against parasites?

  • IgM
  • IgE (correct)
  • IgA
  • IgG

In which type of serological technique are results reported as > or < to confirm the approximate presence of certain molecules?

<p>Semi-quantitative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis?

<p>Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibody is specifically tested to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

<p>Anti-IgG, IgM &amp; IgA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus infection is also known as German measles or 3 day measles?

<p>Rubella virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is associated with an acute and chronic inflammation disease called Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

<p>Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the actual lab testing of the samples, usually of blood serum?

<p>Serology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foreign substance that provokes a specific antibody reaction?

<p>Antigen (Ag) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for producing antibodies?

<p>Thymus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of medical science that studies the physical & chemical aspects of immunity?

<p>Immunology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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