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TEST COMPLEMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Wassermann test
1, record 1, English, Wassermann%20test
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complement fixation test used in the diagnosis of syphilis. 2, record 1, English, - Wassermann%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Wassermann reaction is the complement-fixing reaction that occurs in a positive Wassermann test. 3, record 1, English, - Wassermann%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de Wassermann
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20Wassermann
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test de séro-diagnostic de la syphilis fondé sur la réaction de fixation du complément. 2, record 1, French, - test%20de%20Wassermann
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «réaction de Bordet-Wassermann» et «réaction de Wassermann» sont utilisés abusivement pour désigner le test de sérodiagnostic de la syphilis qui est fondé sur la réaction de Bordet-Wassermann. 2, record 1, French, - test%20de%20Wassermann
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- complement fixation test
1, record 2, English, complement%20fixation%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CFT 2, record 2, English, CFT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CF test 3, record 2, English, CF%20test
correct
- complement fixation assay 4, record 2, English, complement%20fixation%20assay
correct, less frequent
- CF assay 3, record 2, English, CF%20assay
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] serologic [test] based on inactivation of complement by the antigen-antibody complex ... that can detect antibodies to or antigens from an infectious agent in a blood or tissue sample. 5, record 2, English, - complement%20fixation%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... complement fixation tests [are] widely used [two-staged] procedures for the detection of antigens or antibodies. ... heat-inactivated antiserum (or antigen) is reacted with the test material in the presence of a known amount of complement. If the homologous antigen (or antibody) is present in the test material, complement is fixed. Then sheep red blood cells and antisheep erythrocyte antibody are added; lack of hemolysis indicates complement fixation, i.e., a positive test result. 2, record 2, English, - complement%20fixation%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test de fixation du complément
1, record 2, French, test%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- épreuve de fixation du complément 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de mise en évidence d’un anticorps par addition au sérum étudié, préalablement «décomplémenté» par la chaleur, de l’antigène correspondant et de complément [...] 3, record 2, French, - test%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le complément] se fixe sur le complexe antigène-anticorps et cette fixation est détectée par la perte de son pouvoir hémolytique sur les hématies de mouton préalablement sensibilisées par des anticorps antiglobules rouges de mouton. 3, record 2, French, - test%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «test de fixation du complément» est fondé sur la «réaction de fixation du complément». Il est donc abusif d’utiliser le terme «réaction de fixation du complément» pour désigner le test. 4, record 2, French, - test%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- análisis de fijación del complemento
1, record 2, Spanish, an%C3%A1lisis%20de%20fijaci%C3%B3n%20del%20complemento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- prueba de fijación complemento 2, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20fijaci%C3%B3n%20complemento
correct, feminine noun
- fijación del complemento 2, record 2, Spanish, fijaci%C3%B3n%20del%20complemento
correct, feminine noun
- prueba de fijación del complemento 3, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20de%20fijaci%C3%B3n%20del%20complemento
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Animal Diseases
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- complement fixation
1, record 3, English, complement%20fixation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fixation of complement 2, record 3, English, fixation%20of%20complement
correct
- Bordet-Gengou phenomenon 3, record 3, English, Bordet%2DGengou%20phenomenon
correct, less frequent
- Bordet-Gengou reaction 4, record 3, English, Bordet%2DGengou%20reaction
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of binding serum complement to the product formed by the union of an antibody and the antigen for which it is specific that occurs when complement is added to a mixture ... of such an antibody and antigen. 5, record 3, English, - complement%20fixation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Complement fixation [is] the basis of complement fixation tests, widely used procedures for the detection of antigens or antibodies. 3, record 3, English, - complement%20fixation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Maladies des animaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fixation du complément
1, record 3, French, fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- réaction de fixation du complément 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- réaction de Bordet-Gengou 3, record 3, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20Bordet%2DGengou
correct, feminine noun
- réaction de déviation du complément 4, record 3, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20d%C3%A9viation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] fixation du complément [est définie comme une] réaction immunologique in vitro reposant sur le principe suivant: quand un complexe antigène-anticorps se forme, il fixe le complément présent dans le milieu. Ainsi fixé, ce complément n’est plus disponible pour entraîner la lyse de globules rouges sensibilisés ajoutés dans un deuxième temps. [...] Cette réaction [...] a été adaptée au diagnostic de nombreuses infections, la syphilis notamment. 3, record 3, French, - fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «fixation du complément» et «réaction de fixation du complément» sont utilisés abusivement pour désigner le «test de fixation du complément» qui est fondé sur cette réaction. 5, record 3, French, - fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[L’emploi du terme «réaction de déviation du complément»] est impropre [...] en effet, dans la réaction en cause, les complexes antigène-anticorps «fixent» le complément, ils ne le «dévient» pas. 4, record 3, French, - fixation%20du%20compl%C3%A9ment
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- anticardiolipin antibody 1, record 4, English, anticardiolipin%20antibody
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- antibody to cardiolipin 2, record 4, English, antibody%20to%20cardiolipin
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a mutation that resulted in a singly amino acid substitution in position VH35 of a monoclonal antibody (S107) converted it from an antibacterial antibody to a typical anti-DNA/anticardiolipin antibody. 1, record 4, English, - anticardiolipin%20antibody
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus), antibodies to cardiolipin, present on platelets, can sometimes be detected. 2, record 4, English, - anticardiolipin%20antibody
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- anticorps anticardiolipine
1, record 4, French, anticorps%20anticardiolipine
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les anticorps anticardiolipine «faux BW positifs». La réaction de Bordet-Wassermann, utilisée dans la recherche des anticorps anti-syphilitiques, est une réaction de fixation du complément vis-à-vis d’extraits alcooliques de divers organes dont le cœur(la cardiolipine). Des anticorps anticardiolipine peuvent apparaître précocement dans le lupus. Ces «faux BW positifs» se distinguent aisément de ceux observés dans la syphilis par la négativité du test d’immobilisation des tréponèmes de Nelson. 1, record 4, French, - anticorps%20anticardiolipine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Immunology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Donath-Landsteiner test
1, record 5, English, Donath%2DLandsteiner%20test
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Donath's test 1, record 5, English, Donath%27s%20test
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The diagnostic test for paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, in which complement-dependent antibodies are fixed to erythrocytes at low temperatures, and hemolysis occurs after warming to 37 degrees C. 1, record 5, English, - Donath%2DLandsteiner%20test
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Donath-Landsteiner's test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Immunologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de Donath et Landsteiner
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Donath%20et%20Landsteiner
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve in vitro destinée au diagnostic de l’hémoglobinurie paroxystique a frigore grâce au pouvoir hémolysant du plasma sur ses propres hématies. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Donath%20et%20Landsteiner
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hémoglobinurie paroxystique a frigore [...] Le diagnostic biologique repose actuellement moins sur le caractère biphasique de l'hémolysine décrite par Donath et Landsteiner [se fixant à froid et activant le complément à 37 degrés C], que sur les caractéristiques du test de Coombs de type complément ou IgG complément, avec présence dans le sérum d’un taux élevé d’anticorps IgG reconnaissant l'antigène P. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Donath%20et%20Landsteiner
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-08-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Education
- Training of Personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Student Planner Learning Opportunities Databank
1, record 6, English, Student%20Planner%20Learning%20Opportunities%20Databank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. 1, record 6, English, - Student%20Planner%20Learning%20Opportunities%20Databank
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CanLearn's Student Planner helps learners identify their skills and interests, and explore new learning and career opportunities. Users may begin by taking the online Abilities and Aptitudes Quiz, which guides them through a series of questions to determine their general career interests and aptitudes. To complement these results, the Student Planner also includes a searchable databank of information on occupations, Canadian post-secondary institutions, and learning opportunities. 1, record 6, English, - Student%20Planner%20Learning%20Opportunities%20Databank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Pédagogie
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Base de données sur les possibilités d’apprentissage
1, record 6, French, Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20possibilit%C3%A9s%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprentissage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources humaines et Développement des compétences Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20possibilit%C3%A9s%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprentissage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Planificateur d’apprentissage pour étudiant de Ciblétudes aide les apprenants à déterminer leurs aptitudes et leurs intérêts et à examiner de nouvelles possibilités d’apprentissage et de carrière. L'utilisateur peut commencer par effectuer le Test de compétences et d’aptitudes, qui lui permettra de répondre à un ensemble de questions visant à établir ses aptitudes et intérêts généraux sur le plan professionnel. Comme complément à ces résultats, le Planificateur pour étudiant comprend également une banque de données sur les professions, les établissements postsecondaires canadiens et les possibilités d’apprentissage. 1, record 6, French, - Base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20possibilit%C3%A9s%20d%26rsquo%3Bapprentissage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-03-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lymphocytotoxicity test 1, record 7, English, lymphocytotoxicity%20test
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- test de lymphocytotoxicité
1, record 7, French, test%20de%20lymphocytotoxicit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le test de lymphocytotoxicité consiste à incuber, dans un premier temps, les lymphocytes avec le sérum du malade inactivé, puis à ajouter du complément. La mort cellulaire est évaluée, en général, par la prise de bleu tryptan, colorant qui ne pénètre que dans les cellules mortes. Une autre technique consiste à mesurer la libération de chrome 51, préalablement fixé sur les lymphocytes. 1, record 7, French, - test%20de%20lymphocytotoxicit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- C1q binding assay 1, record 8, English, C1q%20binding%20assay
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several tests detecting circulating ICs (complement components) now have been developed that depends on the ability of complexes to react with complement components such (as C1q binding assays) and the ability of complexes to inhibit the reaction between monoclonal rheumatoid factor and IgG. 1, record 8, English, - C1q%20binding%20assay
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- test de fixation de C1q
1, record 8, French, test%20de%20fixation%20de%20C1q
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] plusieurs tests détectant le CI(fraction du complément) ont été mis au point, utilisant la capacité des complexes à réagir avec certains composants du complément(comme le test de fixation de C1q) et la capacité des complexes d’inhiber la réaction entre facteur rhumatoïde monoclonal et IgG. 1, record 8, French, - test%20de%20fixation%20de%20C1q
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- lupus band 1, record 9, English, lupus%20band
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lupus band test demonstrates the deposition of complement and immunoglobulin in the skin at the demoepidermal junction, shown here as a continuous band of IgM by direct immunofluorescence ... Non-lesional, light-exposed skin should be used for this test. 1, record 9, English, - lupus%20band
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bande lupique
1, record 9, French, bande%20lupique
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détection des bandes lupiques par immunofluorescence directe(pour le diagnostic du lupus érythémateux). Cet examen révèle un dépôt de complément et immunoglobulines à la jonction dermo-épidermique, représenté par une bande continue d’IgM. [...] Ce test doit être pratiqué sur un échantillon de peau extra-lésionnelle et exposé à la lumière. 1, record 9, French, - bande%20lupique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-08-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- completion test
1, record 10, English, completion%20test
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a test having blanks in a printed text for which the testee must supply the missing letter, word, or phrase; or an analogous test with nonverbal material. 1, record 10, English, - completion%20test
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- test de complètement
1, record 10, French, test%20de%20compl%C3%A8tement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- test de complétion 2, record 10, French, test%20de%20compl%C3%A9tion
masculine noun
- test de complément 2, record 10, French, test%20de%20compl%C3%A9ment
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tests de complètement. Ebbinghaus (...) a établi un test d’intelligence constitué par un texte dans lequel manquent des mots, le sujet devant combler les lacunes. La méthode a été étendue et appliquée sous diverses formes: chiffres manquant dans une opération arithmétique, signes dans une équation, lettres dans un mot, ou encore lacunes d’une image. La solution n’est pas nécessairement univoque. 3, record 10, French, - test%20de%20compl%C3%A8tement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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