NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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Which of the following serological tests use an enzyme for the indicator?
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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: -The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) as a serological test for detecting antibodies against Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo in sheep.
Detailed explanation-2: -ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay. It is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood. An antibody is a protein produced by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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