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Serology -Ramekar

Serology

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Serology is the scientific study of blood serum and other bodily fluids. It plays a crucial role in medicine, immunology, and diagnostics. Here are key points about serology:

Purpose:

  • Serology is primarily concerned with the analysis of blood serum to detect the presence of antibodies, antigens, or other substances related to the immune response.
  • It is used for diagnosing various infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and assessing immune status..

    • Methods:

  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): This technique involves the use of enzymes to detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in a sample.
  • Western Blotting: Used to separate and identify proteins, especially useful in detecting specific antibodies
  • Agglutination Tests: These tests involve the clumping of particles, such as red blood cells or bacteria, in the presence of antibodies.
  • Immunofluorescence: Fluorescent dyes are used to detect the binding of antibodies to specific antigens.

    • Applications:

  • Infectious Diseases: Serology is widely employed to diagnose infections such as HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, and many others.
  • Autoimmune Disorders: It helps in identifying conditions where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
  • Blood Typing: ABO and Rh blood typing are crucial for blood transfusions.

    • Blood Typing::

  • Serology plays a key role in determining blood types (A, B, AB, O) and Rh factor (positive or negative). This information is vital for blood transfusions and organ transplants.

    • Serum and Plasma:

  • Serum is the liquid portion of blood obtained after coagulation, while plasma is the liquid component of blood obtained before coagulation. Both are used in serological tests.

    • Serological Markers:

  • Antibodies: Proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of antigens.
  • Antigens: Substances that stimulate the production of antibodies.
  • Titers: The concentration of a specific antibody in the blood.

    • Limitations:

  • False positives or negatives can occur due to cross-reactivity or variations in individual immune responses.
  • Results may be influenced by factors like timing of sample collection, prior vaccination, or the stage of the disease.
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