What is the difference between polyclonal antibodies and monoclonal antibodies? List examples of disorders that generate each type of antibody in your answer

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Polyclonal antibodies are in a group of heterogeneous antibodies with multiple antigenic specificities. Monoclonal antibodies have a single specificity. Multiple myeloma generates monoclonal antibodies; infectious mononucleosis generates polyclonal antibodies.

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Using the CMS-1500 form, examiners become familiar with the various blocks and start to know where to obtain the information required for completing and processing claim forms. Identify, explain, and describe in list form the various uses of the blocks followed by an in-depth description of the Information about the Patient block

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What is the FIRST step in physician's office coding?

A. Determine the reason for the visit B. Locate the correct diagnosis code C. Determine what procedures and/or services were performed D. Identify the appropriate setting

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