A patient is undergoing testing to determine the overall function of her immune system. What test can be performed to evaluate the functioning of the patient's cellular immune system?
A) Immunoglobulin testing
B) Delayed hypersensitivity skin test
C) Specific antibody response
D) Total serum globulin assessment
Ans: B
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Cellular (cell-mediated) immunity tests include the delayed hypersensitivity skin test, since this immune response is specifically dependent on the cellular immune response. Each of the other listed tests assesses functioning of the humoral immune system.
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