SEROLOGY TESTS PART 1

Hepatitis Tests

It is performed to viral hepatitis and the type of hepatitis present e.g A, B, C & D

Syphilis Tests

The method used is Venereal Disease Research Laboratories (VDRL) and the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test. The test results are reported as none-reactive, weakly reactive or reactive. Weakly reactive results are considered positive for to the presence of syphilis antibodies. This is a screening test thus a more specific testing for final diagnosis Incase of positive result.

Mono Test

It is used to detect the infectious mononucleosis via identification of heterophile antibody.

Rheumatoid Factor

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints of the body. Rheumatoid factor is antibody produced in this condition hence is tested for diagnosis.

See also:

Serology test part 2

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