Immunology and Serology Techniques
Serological testing underpins diagnosis across infectious disease, transfusion and autoimmunity. This course covers the principles behind antibody based assays and the interpretation and quality control they demand.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Immunological principles behind antibody based testing
- 02Assay formats and their relative strengths
- 03Specimen requirements, handling and storage
- 04Performing assays and controlling the variables
- 05Interpretation, weak reactions and equivocal results
- 06Interference, cross reactivity and false results
- 07Quality control, troubleshooting and assay verification
What you will gain
- Explain the immunological principles behind serological assays
- Perform the main assay formats correctly
- Interpret results including weak and equivocal reactions
- Recognise interference and cross reactivity
- Apply quality control to serological testing
- Troubleshoot assay failures systematically
Who should attend
- Medical laboratory scientists and technicians
- Immunology and serology staff
- Quality officers in clinical laboratories
- Laboratory staff extending into serology
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Mar 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 3 to 7 May 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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