The test determines if there are enough antibodies to prove immunity to a disease.
2006-11-29 09:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by Veggiegirl 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It's called a SEROLOGY.
Serology is a blood test to detect the presence of antibodies of a certain disease or microorganisms.
2006-11-29 09:15:10 · answer #1 · answered by CrAzY-B|TcH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general specific immunoglobulins (IGs) are measured although the immune system is much more complicated than this. Presence of IGG implies 'long term' immunity to the item or organism tested. Immunity also implies 'rejection' or reaction meaning if you are IGG to certain chemical structures you will react to certain substances or drugs. We are able to identify those without an immune system (no IGs) but determining why 1 immune system works better than another eludes us.
2006-11-29 09:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is when they test for t-cells. However, I am not 100% sure on that.
2006-11-29 09:15:38 · answer #3 · answered by suz' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are talking about a titer.
2006-11-29 09:16:17 · answer #4 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋