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Any substance, generally a protein, that stimulates the immune system and elicits an immune response. Recognition by the immune system elicits either a T-lymphocyte response, recognizing processed antigens, or a B-lymphocyte response, producing antibodies that bind to unprocessed antigens.
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An ANCA test looks for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in a sample of your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes to fight foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria. ANCAs, however, are autoantibodies, which are antibodies that attack your own healthy tissues and organs by mistake. This can lead to the development of an autoimmune disease .
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A test designed to detect the presence of Blastomyces antibodies in serum.
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A celiac disease screening is a blood test that looks for signs that you may have celiac disease , an autoimmune disorder that causes a serious allergic reaction to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and other grains. It may also be found in other products like vitamins and supplements , hair and skin products, toothpaste, and lip balm.
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A complement blood test measures the levels and/or activity of a group of proteins that are part of the complement system. This system "complements" or enhances your body's defenses against infections and other diseases. Your immune system makes antibodies, which are proteins to fight disease-causing substances like viruses and bacteria. The proteins in the complement system will also help fight the infection or disease. These proteins work together in a sequence, with one protein activating the next.
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) tests check for signs of CMV in your blood, sputum, or other body fluids. CMV is a virus in the herpes family. Other types of herpes viruses include the viruses that cause chickenpox and mononucleosis (mono) .
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Dengue fever is a viral infection spread to people through bites from infected mosquitoes . A dengue fever test checks a sample of your blood to see if you have the virus.
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A proprietary enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for semi-quantitative detection of IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using the S1 domain of the spike protein.
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A proprietary enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for semi-quantitative detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using the S1 domain of the spike protein, including the receptor binding domain (RBD).
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A proprietary enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for semi-quantitative detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using a modified nucleocapsid protein (NCP) containing only diagnostically relevant epitopes.
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A proprietary enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for semi-quantitative detection of IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using a modified nucleocapsid protein (NCP) containing only diagnostically relevant epitopes.
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A proprietary enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for quantitative detection of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 using the S1 domain of the spike protein, including the receptor binding domain (RBD).
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