Serology
(noun)
The study of blood serum and its components, especially antibodies and antigens, and their use in the diagnosis of disease.
Origin:
From new latin sērolōgia, from greek sēros "serum" + -logia.
Examples:
- The serology test was used to identify the presence of antibodies to the virus.
- Serology is a branch of medical science that deals with the study of blood serum.
- The Serology lab was used to test blood samples for antibodies.
- Serology is used to identify the presence of specific antibodies in a patient's blood.
- Serology is an important tool in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.