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Immunological Services
Please see the Immunological Services FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions.
Laboratory Staff:
| Dr Meinir Jones, Lecturer and Head of Immunology |
| Dr Hayley Jeal, Research Associate |
| Jennifer Welch, Research Technician |
Clinical Work:
- Coupling of novel occupational allergens:
- Measurement of specific IgE antibodies to allergens:
- Extraction of allergens for measurement of specific IgE;
- Preparation of skin prick test solutions;
- Precipitation assays for the measurement of specific IgG antibodies;
- T cell proliferation assays to beryllium.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Immunological Services:
| Question | Answer |
| How do we get specific IgE and precipitating IgG antibodies measured? | Send 10 ml clotted blood or 5 ml serum to Dr Meinir Jones. This can be sent in a suitable container through the post - preferably not on Friday due to weekend. Please send a covering letter. Feel free to contact us for further details. |
| Can we measure specific IgE and IgG antibodies to novel occupational allergens? | If you would like to measure specific IgE and IgG antibodies to a putative occupational allergen, please contact Dr Meinir Jones. |
| Do you perform lymphocyte proliferation testing to beryllium? | Yes. Please note that we need a fresh, heparinised blood sample. Please contact Dr Meinir Jones for further information. |
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