20. Adaptive Immunity

Which of the following would be recommended as a means to diagnose a type I sensitivity? Select all that apply. (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)

a. Skin prick test

b. IgG titers

c. IgM titers

d. IgE titers

e. Histamine levels

Place the following steps in order for a neutralization test:

a. Incubate cell culture for a few days.

b. Add suspected infecting virus to the patient's serum.

c. Inspect cell culture for viral infection.

d. Extract serum from patient.

e. Mix patient serum with virus and add the mixture to a cell culture.