Glossary Term
A type of protein made by B lymphocytes in response to a foreign substance (antigen). Each antibody only binds to a specific antigen, helping to destroy the antigen directly or by assisting white blood cells to destroy the antigen.
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Research record from Int J Lab Hematol, 2026-06-10. PMID 42267646.
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The determination of the ratio of a sub-population of antibody-secreting B-lymphocytes to antibody-secreting B-lymphocytes present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage.
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The determination of the ratio of antibody-secreting B-lymphocytes to total class-switched memory B-lymphocyte present in a sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio or percentage.
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The determination of the antibody-secreting B-lymphocytes in a biospecimen.
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The determination of the antibody-secreting cells in a biospecimen.
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An autoantibody that reacts with cardiolipin. Different immunoglobulin subclasses and isotypes are associated with different diseases and conditions. Some anticardiolipin antibodies prolong phospholipid dependent clotting while others are associated with spontaneous abortion.
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An autoantibody that recognizes antigens found in the cytoplasm of neutrophils.
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The determination of the amount of antinuclear antibodies present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of antiphospholipid antibodies present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of antibody to any member of the genus Aspergillus present in a sample.
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A measurement of the Aspergillus fumigatus antigen IgG antibody in a biological specimen.
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