Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 3MTF
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Serology is a method which is used to analyze the blood for the presence of a specific antibody and antigens. There is a wide range of serological tests available to recognize the antigens or antibodies in the blood. Using the tagged or labelled antibody to identify an antigen is an altered form of serological testing method, for example ELISA, fluorescent antibody tests, and immune blotting tests.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
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