Serology Basics: Body Defenses

A review of the body's defense: the microbiota, the first line of defense, second line of defense, and the line of defense. Natural vs. Acquired immunity, active vs. passive immunity, antibody-mediated (humoral) vs. cell-mediated immunity, hypersensitivity reactions (type 1, 2, 3, and 4), and immune deficiencies.

Linné and Ringsrud’s Clinical Laboratory Science: The Basics and Routine Techniques. 6th Edition. Mary Louise Turgeon

This video is for an intro to the lab or for non-lab health professionals that want quick, basic info on the test.

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