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Glossary Serological Tests

diagnostic exams detecting antibodies or antigens in blood

Serological tests, also known as serology tests or serologic assays, are diagnostic examinations that detect the presence of antibodies or antigens in a person's blood. These tests are commonly used to diagnose infections, autoimmune disorders, and to determine blood type, by analyzing the immune response to pathogens or foreign substances.

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research Expert consensus recommendations on appropriate serological testing for the chief complaint of alopecia

July 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants”

This study by a panel of 13 clinicians led to 22 consensus statements recommending approaches for diagnosing scarring and nonscarring alopecias, suggesting scalp biopsy for suspected scarring alopecias and specific serologic tests for nonscarring types like alopecia areata based on clinical presentation.

research Clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children

42 citations , November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews”

This review discusses the clinical features of SARS in children, noting milder symptoms compared to adults, and emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring for long-term effects; it reports no new treatment findings.

research Alopecias in lupus erythematosus

39 citations , October 2018 in “Lupus Science & Medicine”

This article discusses various patterns of hair loss associated with lupus erythematosus, emphasizing the importance of identifying the specific type to aid in classifying systemic lupus erythematosus.