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The basics of immunological tests.

C K Ogle1, J D Ogle, J W Alexander

  • 1Shriners Burns Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio.

JPEN. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This review covers immune system cells and factors, detailing tests for immune function assessment. It specifies blood volume and assay time for each diagnostic test.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • The immune system comprises cellular and humoral components crucial for host defense.
  • Understanding immune function is vital for diagnosing and managing various diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of the cellular and humoral elements of the immune system.
  • To detail available diagnostic tests for assessing patient immune functions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of immunological components.
  • Compilation and description of established immune function assays.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of key immune cells (e.g., lymphocytes, phagocytes) and humoral factors (e.g., antibodies, cytokines).
  • Presentation of various immune function tests, including their methodologies.
  • Information on the blood volume requirements and assay turnaround times for each test.

Conclusions:

  • This review consolidates essential information on immune system components and functional testing.
  • It serves as a practical guide for clinicians and researchers regarding immune diagnostics.

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