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What type of antibody is usually the first to appear in response to a foreign substance exposure?
What type of antibody is usually the first to appear in response to a foreign substance exposure?
- IgE
- IgG
- IgA
- IgM (correct)
What does a 4-fold increase in IgG levels between acute and convalescent samples usually indicate?
What does a 4-fold increase in IgG levels between acute and convalescent samples usually indicate?
- Infection (correct)
- Cancer
- Allergy
- Autoimmune disease
Which serological test is mainly used to detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in a sample?
Which serological test is mainly used to detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in a sample?
- Agglutination tests
- Antigen/Ab conjugation
- Precipitation tests
- ELISA tests (correct)
Which type of antibody provides the majority of antibody-based immunity against invading organisms?
Which type of antibody provides the majority of antibody-based immunity against invading organisms?
What is the main purpose of Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA)?
What is the main purpose of Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA)?
What is the function of IgG antibody in immunity?
What is the function of IgG antibody in immunity?
What is the most widely used embedding medium in tissue processing?
What is the most widely used embedding medium in tissue processing?
Which step in tissue processing involves the removal of extractable water from tissue specimens?
Which step in tissue processing involves the removal of extractable water from tissue specimens?
When are acute titer and convalescent titer tested during a disease?
When are acute titer and convalescent titer tested during a disease?
In which predictable range do hormone concentrations in circulation normally fall?
In which predictable range do hormone concentrations in circulation normally fall?
Why is gross examination crucial in surgical pathology?
Why is gross examination crucial in surgical pathology?
Which hormone measurement technique is commonly used for most hormones?
Which hormone measurement technique is commonly used for most hormones?
What does the term 'Titer' refer to?
What does the term 'Titer' refer to?
What is the purpose of the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain in histology?
What is the purpose of the Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) stain in histology?
What is the final step in preparing a slide for microscopic examination?
What is the final step in preparing a slide for microscopic examination?
Why is it important to properly complete the surgical pathology request form?
Why is it important to properly complete the surgical pathology request form?
What is the main purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
What is the main purpose of fixation in tissue processing?
Why is it crucial to examine all material submitted in a specimen container during accessioning?
Why is it crucial to examine all material submitted in a specimen container during accessioning?
What does the term 'cytopathology' refer to?
What does the term 'cytopathology' refer to?
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