MEDL 201 - Immunology Techniques

1. Describe the concepts of nonspecific and specific immunity.
2. Describe the immunologic responses involved in preventing and combating infections.
3. Identify the structure, function, and characteristics of immunoglobulins.
4. Examine the principle of the routine serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
5. Read and correctly follow instructions provided in reagent package inserts, as needed, to obtain valid results.
6. Evaluate specimen acceptability.
7. Evaluate laboratory test outcomes and determine the validity of the test results obtained.
8. Perform and evaluate quality control and patient results as required by the procedure.
9. Correlate test results with associated diseases or conditions.
10. Recognize the limitations of each laboratory procedure performed.
11. Describe how the limitations of laboratory procedures may affect the patient results.
12. Apply principles of safety, quality assurance, and quality control in Immunology/Serology.
13. Maintain a safe laboratory environment by proper handling and disposal of samples, reagents and equipment.

LECTURE CONTENT:

• Basics of the Immune System
• Lymphoid System
• Antigen/Antibody Complex
• Cytokines
• Complement
• Basic Immunologic Procedures
• Autoimmunity
• Serological Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
• Viral/Bacterial

LABORATORY CONTENT:

• Suggested labs/ but not limited to:
• Cold Agglutinins
• C-Reactive Protein
• Rheumatoid Factor
• Rapid Plasma Reagin Test
• Pregnancy Test
• ABO Slide testing
• Streptococcal Testing
• ELISA/EIA Procedures
• Rubella Testing
• Mononucleosis Testing

 
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