It BINDS IRON, an essential nutrient from some microbes:

It permeabilize some bacterial and some fungal membranes:

Large granular lymphocyte (LGL) is synonymous with:

C-reactive protein is synthesized in the:

This cytokine stimulates the hepatic cells to secrete C-reactive protein (CRP):

The HLA genes are located on chromosome number:

The majority of HLA antibodies are:

Of the following diseases, which one has the highest relative risk in association with an HLA antigen?

Which class of immunoglobulin can fix 2 homologous basophils and mediate atopic allergies?

lgG subclass most efficient at complement fixation but is not capable of binding the Fc portion of the molecule to staphylococcal protein A:

Which immunoglobulins can activate the classic pathway of the complement systems?

The three complement activation pathways converge at the point of cleavage of complement component ____________________.

Antibody detection and identification:

Macrophages have specific names according to their tissue location. Macrophages in the liver are:

In which are of the lymph node are T cells mainly foound:

Antigen given intravenously are mainly trapped in the:

Nitroblue tetrazolium test is of value in the diagnosis of:

Variation in variable regions that give individual antibody molecules specificity:

The hinge region of an immunoglobulin is flexible because it contains a large amount of which amino acid?

Which of the following statements does not apply to lgG?

The key cells involved in meditating DELAYED hypersensitivity are:

RAST measures:

Helper T cells recognize antigen on antigen-presenting cells as antigen:

MHC class II molecules are found on:

At least one of the functions of CD8 on the surface of lymphocytes interacting with another cell is to:

Transfer of tissues and organs between genetically identical individuals such as identical twins:

Fetus can be considered as an:

Which term applies to the most accelerated type of graft rejection?

Susceptibility to AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE is usually linked to:

Anti-mitochondrial antibodies are demonstrated in:

Anti-smooth muscle antibodies are demonstrated in:

Carcinoembryonic antigen is characteristically secreted by tumors of the:

A hybridoma is a cell formed by fusion of a:

The PROZONE phenomenon can:

1. Result from excessive antibody concentration

2. Result in false positive reaction

3. Result in false negative reaction

4. Be overcome by serially diluting the antibody containing serum

Reverse passive agglutination:

1. Antigen is attached to carrier particle

2. Antibody is attached to carrier particle

3. Agglutination occurs if patient antibody is present

4. Agglutination occurs if patient antigen is present

In FLUORESCENCE POLARIZATION IMMUNOASSAY (FPIA), the degree of fluorescence polarization is ______ proportional to concentration of the analyte.

the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) for syphilis does not need to be read microscopically because the antigen because the antigen is:

Antibodies to which of the following viral antigens are usually the first to be detected in HIV infection?

The outward expression of genes:

Pink stopper tubes are specifically used for:

First time a blood transfusion was recorded in history.

WASHING CORD CELLS ______ times should alleviate spontaneous rouleaux due to WHARTON'S JELLY which is a viscous mucopolysaccharide material present on cord cells.

Which blood group system is known for showing dosage?

Which antibody is enhanced by acidifying the patient's serum?

which of the following is the most common antibody seen in the blood banks after ABO and RH antibodies?

A common antibody found in many normal persons as well as in those with acquired hemolytic anemia of the COLD antibody type:

In 1956, Weiner and coworkers, gave a name to one such agglutinin. The ANTIBODY REACTED WOTH MOST BLOOD SPECIMENS TETSED.

Mutation in the carrier molecule for this blood group system may result in charges of red blood cell shape in the forms of elliptocytosis, acanthocytosis and ovalocytosis?

If a simple must be taken from an IV line:

A woman begins to breathe rapidly while donating blood. Choose the correct course of action.

Immunization for RUBELLA would result in a temporary deferral for:

Cardiopulmonary bypass is an essential system for open heart surgery. Which of the following prevents coagulation during CPB?

Blood can be stored in CPDA-1 at 1 to 6^oC for how many days?

Additive solution are approved for blood storage for how many days?

ALL BUT ONE of these factors will influence platelet metabolism and function in a closed system?

When platelet concentrate are stored at 22^oC, continuous gentle agitation must be used to:

The minimum interval allowed between plateletpheresis component collection procedures is:

Each unit of cryoprecipitate, prepared from WB, should contain approximately how many units of AHF activity?

Blood donor and recipient samples used in crossmatching must be stored for a minimum of how many days following transfusion?

When a suspected hemolytic reactions occurs the first thing to do is:

Which listed transfusion reaction is most associated with transfused patients lacking lgA immunoglobulin?

Hemolytic disease of the newborn is characterized by:

The advantages of cordocentesis include all of the following, Except:

PCR technology can be used to:

A connection between two blood vessels, either direct or through connecting channels: