Objective of this course:

Immunology is the study of the body’s immune system & its function and disorders.

Serology is the studdy of blood serum ( the clear fluids that separates when blood clots).

Immunology & serology laboratory focus on :

Identifying antibodies ( proteins made by a type of WBCs in response to antigen, a foreign protein, in the body ).

Investigating problems with the immune system such as Autoimmune diseases ( when the body’s immune system turns on its own tissues) as in Rheumatoid arthritis and Immunodeficiency disorders when a body’s immune system is underactive .

Course Outlines: 1. Application of Ag/Ab reaction :

Agglutination Precipitation

2. ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay) Direct ELISA ( Sandwich ) Indirect ELISA. Competitive ELISA.

3. RIA (RadioImmunoAssay) Hormones

4. IRMA (Immuno Radiometric Assay)5. Allergy

Grades: Midterm exam …………………... 30 marks Final exam ……………………… 30 marks Practical Final exam ……………. 20 marksQuizzes ……………………….…. 10 marks Reports + presentation ……….…. 10

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