Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Antinuclear antibody tests are performed to help diagnose:
A
lupus erythematosus
2
Q
Sera to be tested for IFA-ANA 6 days after drawing is best stored at:
A
5C+/-2C
3
Q
Antibodies directed at native DNA are most frequently associated with which pattern of fluorescence in the IFA-ANA test?
A
rim
4
Q
The technologies observes apparent homogenous staining of the nucleus of interphase cells while performing an IFA-ANA, as well as staining of the chromosomes in mitotic cells. This result is:
A
expected for anti-DNA antibodies
5
Q
The result of an anti-nuclear antibody test was a titer of 1:320 with a peripheral pattern. Which of the following sets of results best correlate with these results?
A
anti-dsDNA titer 1:80, and a high titer of antibodies to Sm
