The following points highlight the top five techniques used for detecting antigens in the serum. The techniques are: 1. Complement Fixation Test 2. Fluorescent Antibody Technique 3. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay 4. Radioimmunoassay 5. Radioallergosorbent Test. Technique # 1. Complement Fixation Test: In a reaction between an antigen with its cognate antibody present in serum, the complement disappears from the serum [...]
The following points highlight the four important types of hypersensitivity. The types are: 1. Type I Hypersensitivity (Anaphylaxis) 2. Type II Hypersensitivity (Cytotoxic Hypersensitivity) 3. Type III Hypersensitivity 4. Type IV Hypersensitivity. 1. Type I Hypersensitivity (Anaphylaxis): This type of hypersensitivity is the most common among all the types. About 17% of the human population may be affected, probably due [...]
The following points highlight the top four types of hypersensitivity in human body. The types are: 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I 2. Cytotoxic or Cytolytic Reactions- Type II 3. Toxic Complex Syndrome- Type III 4. Delayed Hypersensitivity. Hypersensitivity: Type # 1. Anaphylactic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) - Type I: If a guinea pig is injected with a small dose of [...]