Immunology/Serology

The study of the immune system and tests used to identify its disorders; and the practical application of immunological principles and methodologies to aid in the diagnosis of infections and autoimmune diseases.
 

OBJECTIVES:

• Demonstrate accurate and precise skills in performance of immunological testing tasks and procedures.
• Discuss the theories and principles of various analytical systems – such as , etc.
• Perform accurate calculations used in preparation of test reagents and patient samples, and patient clinical results.
• Recognize out of control results, abnormal and absurd patient results, instrument/system dysfunction.
• For immunological based assays, identify the antigen/antibody or other substances involved and whether the assay detects antigen or antibody in the patient specimen.