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Objective of this course:
Immunology is the study of the body’s immune system & its function and disorders.
Serology is the studdy of blood serum ( the clear fluids that separates when blood clots).
Immunology & serology laboratory focus on :
Identifying antibodies ( proteins made by a type of WBCs in response to antigen, a foreign protein, in the body ).
Investigating problems with the immune system such as Autoimmune diseases ( when the body’s immune system turns on its own tissues) as in Rheumatoid arthritis and Immunodeficiency disorders when a body’s immune system is underactive .
Course Outlines: 1. Application of Ag/Ab reaction :
Agglutination Precipitation
2. ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Direct ELISA ( Sandwich ) Indirect ELISA. Competitive ELISA.
3. RIA (RadioImmunoAssay) Hormones
4. IRMA (Immuno Radiometric Assay)5. Allergy
Grades: Midterm exam …………………... 30 marks Final exam ……………………… 30 marks Practical Final exam ……………. 20 marksQuizzes ……………………….…. 10 marks Reports + presentation ……….…. 10
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