NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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The type of serological test in which a positive result is indicated by cell clumping is:
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Precipitation
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Agglutination
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RIA
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Complement fixation
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ELISA
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Results may be given as titers (levels of antibodies) or as positive (you have antibodies) or negative (you do not have antibodies). Common results include: Antibodies to a specific pathogen were found. This may mean you had a previous infection. It could also mean you’ve been vaccinated against a certain disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Immunoassays are the most commonly used serological assays. Point-of-care tests (POC tests), both for antigens and antibodies, are also becoming more and more common in diagnostic use.
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