Immunology & Serology

The course introduces the immune system and the concepts of the immunologic response in health and in disease, as well as how serologic techniques are used in the clinical laboratory testing. Topics include the cells and components involved in the immune response, which will include the immunoglobulins and complement system. Abnormal immune responses such hypersensitivity and autoimmunity and their clinical significance will be discussed. Common serologic techniques which utilize antigen-antibody reactions for diagnostic testing are presented. The laboratory activities will include dilutions, agglutination, and other antigen-antibody serologic techniques.