Immunology Lecture

Catalog description

This course studies the immune system, the nature of immune responses, and the application of immunological reactions to a variety of diagnostic laboratory procedures including but not limited to: Serological tests for syphilis, viral infections, streptococcal infections, pregnancy, C-Reactive Protein, and the Rheumatoid Factor. Discussions will include the etiology and diagnosis of immunologically mediated diseases and the theoretical principles of testing techniques such as: agglutination, precipitation, labeled immunoassays, and molecular diagnostics.