University:
Swansea University
Course:
PM134 | Microbiology
Academic year:

2023
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210

Pages:

1
Author:

Sanjeev KG

KATGATITONI NO: 14 DATE-6/12/22 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AIM for detection of Rheumatoid factor (RF) in seeun by qualitative Caltex slide test PROCEDURE Qualitative method Allaw all reagents as well as the samples to reach room temp. 2- using the disposable plastic deopper secun Place I deop of test (40-50ml) within the ülcled alla marked TEST on the special slide provided in the det 3 Shake the vial gently & add one deop of latex gamma. grobulin reagent & above drop & mix well with disposable applicata stick. 4. Rock the slide gentty fa a min Ef examine for agglutination. Ao nd zamine beyond. amine. Observation No agglutination was observed in the test sample. RESULT The RA test is ve DISCUSSION A chronic inflammatory disseder affecting many joints, including those in the hands of feet. In RA, the body's immine System attacks its own issue, induding joints. In severe cases, it attacks internal organs. The cheumatoid factor is an anti-antibody. This can be dete ited in the laboratory by its ability to bind athen clumpy with latex particles a RBC that contain humar Iga. Agglutination is onsidered a tue reaction that indicates the preferice of cheumatoid facta detectable level. at a