Detection of Ab-Ag Interactions - 1
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Testing Techniques used to Detect Primary manifestations:
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e
A labeled reactant (Ag or Ab) is used to detect reaction
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U
enzymes
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alkaline phosphatase
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U
fluorescent dyes:
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fluorescein or rhodamine
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U
radioactive isotope:
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42
K
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131
I
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125
I
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57
Co
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14
C
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124 hours
2
life
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8.1 days
2
life
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60 days
2
life
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270 days
2
life
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5,730 years
2
life
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e
Techniques using labels are:
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U
extremely reliable
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U
sensitive
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U
versatile