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serology Definition

se·rol·ogy (si rälə jē)

noun

the science dealing with the properties and actions of serums

Etymology: sero- + -logy

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serology Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • detect: Many viruses with isometric and rod-shaped particles have been detected by serology and electron microscopy techniques.

Adjective modifier

  • viral: For any viral serology please also include date of onset.
  • positive: Positive serology in their female donors is therefore less likely to be a chance finding.
  • negative: Young patients with negative serology for CMV, who may be candidates for bone marrow transplantation, should receive CMV negative blood products.

Modifies a noun

  • laboratory: Now, ANCA testing has become routine in the diagnostic serology laboratory.
  • testing: There are inevitable delays before the results of any serology testing ( of the donor and recipient ) are known.
  • test: The serology test is accurate but an animal cannot be declared free until a negative blood test 6 months after arrival.
  • result: In some instances, serology results can be difficult to interpret.
  • service: Referring Investigations Red cell serology services are provided to UK Blood Centers and to bona fide reference centers outside the UK.
  • profile: Figure 2 illustrates a typical serology profile of a broiler breeder flock at 23 and 29 weeks.

Noun used with modifier

  • blood: The specificity of the reagent for blood group serology should be of a print size which is clearly legible.
  • cell: Referring Investigations Red cell serology services are provided to UK Blood Centers and to bona fide reference centers outside the UK.
  • group: The specificity of the reagent for blood group serology should be of a print size which is clearly legible.
  • syphilis: Syphilis serology The sample will be screened using an ELISA test.
  • donor: However, TRALI may be difficult to diagnose clinically, and not all cases were supported by positive donor serology.
  • brucella: To simplify and standardize the reporting of clinical details, a specific brucella serology request form has been prepared.