Question 1

serology retroquic test is 100% accurate?

Accepted Answer

HIV Testing: Yes, but only if enough time has passed since the exposure.  I would not count it accurate till at least twelve weeks after exposure.

Remember there is better testing. The HIV RNA test can be accurate 14 to 21 days after exposure.

And, all in the world should know that if there is a high risk exposure infection can be prevented with post exposure prophylaxis if started within 72 hours of exposur.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: serology?

Accepted Answer

Study of serum: The scientific study of blood serum & other bodily fluids. In practice, it usually refers to identifying antibodies in the serum, which are typically formed in response to an infection (against a microorganism), against other foreign proteins (for example, to proteins in a mismatched blood transfusion), or to one's own proteins (in cases of autoimmune disease).

Question 3

what is the difference of nonreactive vs negative result in serology?

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Antibody: Reactive means the presence of the antibody under consideration in the test.  Non-reactive and negative are the same.

Question 4

what is the difference of non reactive vs negative result in serology?

Accepted Answer

Antibody: Reactive means the presence of the antibody under consideration in the test.  Non-reactive and negative are the same.

Question 5

serology tests, what do you mean by rpr?

Accepted Answer

RPR = syphilis test: Rpr (rapid plasma reagin) is a test usually done to screen for the presence of antibodies produced in response to the organism that causes syphilis (t. Pallidum). A negative test usually means that you don't have syphilis.  A reactive RPR may indicate infection.

Question 6

i there a serology test to determine if you have been bitten by a spider?

Accepted Answer

No: Sorry no. This is diagnosed by history and physical examination

Question 7

how is infectious mononucleosis serology interpreted?

Accepted Answer

Surprise: When the serology test was first used it was thought to be diagnostic. Eventually it was found that most people were positive. It appears that the eb virus is an opportunist organism that is "waiting in the wings" for some body chemistry that provides its advantage. Then the serology titre (concentrration) goes up as the organism becomes active.

Question 8

how long after infection is syphilis serology accurate?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis: Six weeks. If your exposure is high risk or you have symptoms you should get treated after you test.

Question 9

does an ibd serology that shows crohn's disease mean i have it?

Accepted Answer

Usually: But not always. All blood tests have a false positive rate. An ibd panel result needs to be interpreted in light of other diagnostic information.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: influenza on serology test (elisa)?

Accepted Answer

Lab Test: This is a method of testing for the presence of influenza a or b. The process is called enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and it is approximately 90% accurate and of moderate expense.

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