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Which of the following is an example of a protein that is most commonly used in immunodiagnostic tests to detect the presence of pathogens?
Which of the following is an example of a protein that is most commonly used in immunodiagnostic tests to detect the presence of pathogens?
- Antibody
- RNA
- Antigen (correct)
- DNA
Which method can be used to detect virus growth when culturing viruses?
Which method can be used to detect virus growth when culturing viruses?
- Detecting haemagglutination
- Multiplexing the PCR
- Looking at the pattern of damage caused to some cell types (correct)
- Using specific primers with a dye
Which of the following can be used to determine antibiotic sensitivity?
Which of the following can be used to determine antibiotic sensitivity?
- Culturing bacteria on media (correct)
- Detecting genetic material
- Using specific primers with a dye
- Looking at vaccination drift
Which method can be used to detect genetic material, specifically DNA?
Which method can be used to detect genetic material, specifically DNA?
Which type of genetic material is mainly detected using reverse transcription and PCR?
Which type of genetic material is mainly detected using reverse transcription and PCR?
Which method can be used to detect the size of the PCR product when run out on a gel?
Which method can be used to detect the size of the PCR product when run out on a gel?
Which method can be used to detect how fast dye is accumulated during PCR?
Which method can be used to detect how fast dye is accumulated during PCR?
Which type of pathogens mainly have an RNA genome?
Which type of pathogens mainly have an RNA genome?
Which test is commonly used to detect antibodies in a sample by coating the ELISA plate with the antigen and adding the sample containing the antibody?
Which test is commonly used to detect antibodies in a sample by coating the ELISA plate with the antigen and adding the sample containing the antibody?
Which test is used to detect active infection by capturing IgM antibodies in the sample?
Which test is used to detect active infection by capturing IgM antibodies in the sample?
Which test can be used to detect antibodies to influenza that may be multispecies, but does not differentiate between species?
Which test can be used to detect antibodies to influenza that may be multispecies, but does not differentiate between species?
Which test can be used to inhibit the agglutination of red blood cells by a virus if the virus is present?
Which test can be used to inhibit the agglutination of red blood cells by a virus if the virus is present?
Which test relies on the ability of antibodies to lyse red blood cells and can determine the presence of antibodies specific for an antigen?
Which test relies on the ability of antibodies to lyse red blood cells and can determine the presence of antibodies specific for an antigen?
Which test is commonly used to detect tuberculosis in animals by injecting tuberculin into the skin and measuring the resulting swelling?
Which test is commonly used to detect tuberculosis in animals by injecting tuberculin into the skin and measuring the resulting swelling?
Which test measures the production of a chemical in response to tuberculin infection?
Which test measures the production of a chemical in response to tuberculin infection?
What is the sensitivity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
What is the sensitivity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
What is the specificity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
What is the specificity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
What is the consequence of identifying an animal with tuberculosis?
What is the consequence of identifying an animal with tuberculosis?
What is the most certain way of diagnosing an infection?
What is the most certain way of diagnosing an infection?
What is the purpose of using immunodiagnostic tests?
What is the purpose of using immunodiagnostic tests?
What is the method used to detect virus growth in culturing viruses?
What is the method used to detect virus growth in culturing viruses?
What is the purpose of culturing bacteria on media?
What is the purpose of culturing bacteria on media?
What is the method used to detect genetic material, specifically DNA?
What is the method used to detect genetic material, specifically DNA?
What is the purpose of using reverse transcription and PCR?
What is the purpose of using reverse transcription and PCR?
Which type of pathogens mainly have an RNA genome?
Which type of pathogens mainly have an RNA genome?
What is the purpose of using lateral flow devices in animal side tests?
What is the purpose of using lateral flow devices in animal side tests?
Explain how latex agglutination tests work.
Explain how latex agglutination tests work.
Why is an indirect ELISA most likely used in the detection of antibodies?
Why is an indirect ELISA most likely used in the detection of antibodies?
What is the advantage of using a sandwich or capture ELISA in the detection of IgM antibodies?
What is the advantage of using a sandwich or capture ELISA in the detection of IgM antibodies?
How does competitive ELISA work?
How does competitive ELISA work?
What is the purpose of inhibition in agglutination tests?
What is the purpose of inhibition in agglutination tests?
Explain how complement fixation works.
Explain how complement fixation works.
What are the sensitivity and specificity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
What are the sensitivity and specificity of the Interferon gamma test for tuberculosis?
