Effective Sampling
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When is the peak time for detecting a respiratory virus?

  • After the virus has replicated enough
  • Several weeks after exposure to the virus
  • During the onset of clinical signs (correct)
  • Immediately after exposure to the virus
  • How long do IgG antibodies last in the body?

  • Several months (correct)
  • Several years
  • A few weeks
  • A few days
  • How long do IgM antibodies last in the body?

  • A few months (correct)
  • A few weeks
  • Several years
  • Several months
  • Why is it important to follow up a sample 2 weeks later with a convalescent sample if the patient is vaccinated or previously exposed to a specific disease?

    <p>To measure the rapid increase in antibody levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood sample is recommended for antibody testing?

    <p>Coagulated blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sample is commonly a first line diagnostic used to detect respiratory viruses?

    <p>Nasopharyngeal swab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the individual showing clinical signs, why is it valuable to sample other animals in a group?

    <p>To detect the presence of the virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune response takes longer to develop in a naïve individual?

    <p>Adaptive immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sample is considered less invasive for respiratory disease testing?

    <p>Saliva sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inflammatory markers are commonly tested in animals?

    <p>Fibrinogen, C reactive protein, and Amyloid A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated C reactive protein (CRP) indicate in dogs?

    <p>Inflammatory disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase protein is primarily used as an inflammatory marker in horses and cats?

    <p>Serum Amyloid A (SAA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fibrinogen in detecting infection?

    <p>It helps in blood clotting during infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase protein is primarily used as an inflammatory marker in cows?

    <p>Haptoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase protein is primarily used as an inflammatory marker in dogs?

    <p>CRP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of effective sampling?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of effective sampling?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do acute phase proteins increase in response to?

    <p>Both infection and inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inflammatory markers are commonly used in combination to detect infection in horses?

    <p>Fibrinogen and SAA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three inflammatory markers?

    <p>Fibrinogen, C reactive protein, Amyloid A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase protein is primarily used as an inflammatory marker in pigs?

    <p>MAP protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary acute phase protein used in dogs?

    <p>C reactive protein (CRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acute phase protein is primarily used as an inflammatory marker in cows?

    <p>Amyloid A and haptoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of effective sampling?

    <p>To ensure the right type of sample is taken correctly from the right place and animals at the right time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do acute phase proteins increase in response to?

    <p>Infection or inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fibrinogen in detecting infection?

    <p>Fibrinogen is an acute phase protein that is produced in response to cytokines present during infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended timing for taking a respiratory sample in the infection process?

    <p>Peak time for detecting the virus is around 3 or 4 days into the onset of clinical signs, but this varies depending on the pathogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do IgG antibodies typically last in the body?

    <p>IgG antibodies can last for months and months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taking a convalescent sample?

    <p>To pick up the anamnestic response to the infection, where there is a rapid and high increase in antibody levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood sample is recommended for PCR testing?

    <p>Coagulated blood is recommended for PCR testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sample is considered less invasive for respiratory disease testing?

    <p>Milk and saliva samples are considered less invasive for respiratory disease testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it valuable to sample other animals in a group?

    <p>The virus may be present but not shown clinically in other animals in the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do IgM antibodies typically last in the body?

    <p>IgM antibodies last for around 3 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential interference caused by Li hep tube in PCR testing?

    <p>Li hep tube can cause interference in PCR testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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