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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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2 citations , July 1993 in “JAMA”

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research Diffuse Pattern Essential Syphilitic Alopecia: An Unusual Form of Secondary Syphilis

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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”

Specific tests may help diagnose alopecia, but their treatment impact is unclear.

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