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Taylor Huneycutt
on Oct 19, 2024
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Western blot tests are used to confirm which of the following diagnoses?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) HIV infection
C) Gout
D) Coronary artery disease
E) Anemia
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
A laboratory technique used for detecting and quantifying substances such as peptides, proteins, antibodies, and hormones.
Western Blot
A laboratory technique used to detect specific proteins in a sample by using gel electrophoresis followed by transfer to a membrane and marking with antibodies.
HIV Infection
The condition resulting from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacking the immune system, potentially leading to AIDS.
- Understand the uses and procedural requirements for different types of blood tests (e.g., ELISA, Western blot).
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the uses and procedural requirements for different types of blood tests (e.g., ELISA, Western blot).