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


C
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Serologic Tests That Use Antigens and Corresponding Antibodies
Learning Outcome: 17.8

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