Serologic Tests May Be Used to Detect ________ for Diagnosis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Serologic tests may be used to detect ________ for diagnosis of disease.

• A) the concentration of serum proteins
• B) the ability of the patient's antibodies to activate the complement system
• C) antigen-specific antibodies
• D) specific epitopes
• E) the proportion of plasma in a patient's blood

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Definitions:

Internalized Standards

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Self-esteem

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Spotlight Effect

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