The Assay Represented in Figure 17

question 63

Multiple Choice

The assay represented in Figure 17.2 is used to

• A) detect antigen-specific antibodies in patient serum.
• B) detect specific antigen in patient serum.
• C) determine the titer of IgM in patient serum.
• D) determine the presence of an antibody-modifying enzyme in a patient sample.
• E) detect cytopathic effects of viral infection.

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