Title: Describe common immunological tests.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology II (14102-II) > Section: Understanding the Basics of Immunology/Serology

Description may include

- agglutination (detection of antigens/antibodies)
  - latex agglutination
  - hemagglutination
- immunoassays (detection of antigens/antibodies)
  - sensitivity
  - competitive vs. noncompetitive
  - homogenous vs. heterogenous
  - applications (e.g., EIA enzyme immunoassay)
- definition of antibody titer
- explanation of the procedure for the serial dilution of serum
- explanation of the principles of immunologic tests for pregnancy
- molecular test (detection of nucleic acids)
  - polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is an enzyme immunoassay?
- What is an antibody titer (e.g., Hepatitis B, MMR)?