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IgG immunity
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in blood, extracellular fluid, lymph
passive immunity in newborns, long term immunity if immunized/after illness |
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IgA
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in external secretions
provides passive immunity for breastfed infants, secretions of mucous membranes (resp/digestive) |
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IgM
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in blood, lymph
produced first during infection (followed by IgG) |
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IgD
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in b cells
antigen-specific receptors on B lymphocytes |
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IgE
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in mast cells or basophils
allergic reactions, mast cells release histamine |
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RBC test
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decreased in anemia; normal 4.2-6.1
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RBC differential test
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what RBC loooks like; cause of anemia
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WBC test
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5-10 X 10 ^9/L; increased if immunosuppressed/infection
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WBC differential test
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what kinds of WBC in blood (segs and bands)
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ESR
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test for inflmamation; normal 15-20 mm/hr; steroids can cause false negative
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RF/RA test
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abnormal protein increased in rheumatoid arthritis/immune disorders
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antinuclear antibody test
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measure autoantibodies that attack cells nucleus; should be negative; indicate SLE (lupus)
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complement
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mediate inflammation, specific serum protein; deficiency indicates lupus
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c-reactive protein test
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abnormal protein present during inflammation, indicated rheumatoid arthritis
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RAST test
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alternative to skin testing for allergies; mix serum with specific allergen
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ELISA
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test blood for HIV antigens - must be confirmed by another test
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Western blot
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detect any of the 4 major HIV antigens; false positives can occur
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immunoglobin assay test
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determine which immunoglobins are present
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chest x-ray
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pleural/pericardial effusions
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MRI
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IV contrast dye; caution if allergic to iodine, implanted metal objects, claustrophobia, no radiation used
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CT scan
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height and weight to determine amount of dye to use; may be with or without dye
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skin testing
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epi, crashcart, tourniquet on hand
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