ANTI-NUCLEAR ANTIBODY
Tracking # 20-49198
$99999.00
Course overview
Testing for anti-nuclear antibodies on HEp-2 cells Learning Objectives 1. Identify the steps of an indirect immunofluorescence antibody (IFA) procedure and state the purpose of each step. 2. Identify the steps of an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) procedure and state the purpose of each step. 3. Describe the function of various components of an epifluorescence microscope and how they influence IFA staining. 4. State the role of ANA testing in the diagnosis of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. 5. View HEp-2 IFA results and determine whether they should be called ANA positive or negative in comparison to an endpoint control.
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