A subdiscipline of immunology, concerned with the properties and reactions of blood sera. It includes the diverse techniques used for the “test tube” measurement of antibody-antigen reactions, including blood typing (e.g., for transfusions).
A study of blood serum to measure antibody titers.
The study of antigen and antibody reactions in blood serum tests.
The scientific study of serum and the antibodies contained in it.
That branch of science concerned with the study of blood serum, especially the search for evidence of infection and the evaluation of immune reactions.
Laboratory tests of the blood used to determine the amount of a specific antibody, measure the effectiveness of medical treatment, and detect certain kinds of microorganisms and other infectious agents. Antibodies react with specific antigens and can help doctors identify the presence of specific microorganisms. Depending on the type of suspected antibodies, there are various serology tests that can be used to identify disease.
The study of blood serum and its constituents, particularly their contribution to the protection of the body against disease.
The study of serum. Serum is the liquid portion of a body fluid, for example, blood, that remains after clotting. Serum contains immune substances (antibodies) which represent the response of the body to exposure to certain disease-causing agents. For many diseases, these antibodies are highly specific (each disease tends to cause the production of a unique substance). Detection of the presence of disease-specific antibodies is helpful in making diagnoses and in keeping track of the progress of the diseases for which the antibodies develop. Serology is also involved in preparation of serums used to protect persons against certain diseases. An example of such a serum is tetanus antitoxin, used to give passive immunity against tetanus (a bacterial disease).
The scientific study of fluid components of the blood, especially antigens and antibodies.
The study of serum reactions, specifically in microbiology, involves investigating the interplay between microorganisms or viruses and antibodies found in the serum of immunized animals, including humans. These reactions, known as serological reactions, occur between antigens and antibodies and the manner in which they manifest, such as agglutination, precipitation, or complement fixation, is dependent on the specific physical conditions under which the tests are conducted.
The examination and evaluation of the composition and characteristics of blood serum are carried out through the analysis of its contents.
A field within laboratory medicine focused on the study of blood serum. Serological methods are used for various purposes, such as diagnosing infectious diseases through antibody detection, creating antiserum solutions for passive immunization, and identifying blood types for use in paternity tests and forensic examinations.
The examination of serums, particularly the interactions between antigens and antibodies in a laboratory setting.