Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women at the University of Baghdad, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim , the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Science for Women/University of Baghdad organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Precipitation Test: Types, Mechanisms, Principles, and Related Immunological Diseases,” presented by Dr. Rasha Majid Abdulameer and Dr. Shaimaa Ismail Kazem.
The workshop offered an extensive explanation of precipitation tests used in the field of clinical immunology, which rely on the interaction between antibodies and antigens to form visible precipitates utilized in laboratory diagnostics. It also included a clarification of the various types of precipitation tests, such as tests conducted in the liquid phase, immunodiffusion assays, radial precipitation assays, and immunoprecipitation techniques. The mechanisms underlying these reactions were explained, particularly the zone of equivalence between antigen and antibody concentrations, along with the fundamental immunological principles that interpret the formation of immune complexes and methods for measuring them in the laboratory.
The workshop further addressed the most significant immunological diseases that these tests help diagnose, including autoimmune disorders, certain types of bacterial and viral infections, immunoprotein disorders, and serum-related diseases. The event featured illustrative demonstrations and practical samples that explained how to perform these tests within educational laboratories, accompanied by examples of clinical cases that enhanced participants’ understanding of modern technical aspects.
The workshop concluded with fruitful scientific discussions between the lecturers and participants, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the skills of faculty members and students in advanced immunodiagnostic techniques.
