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| | A test that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure certain substances. Immunoassays may be used to diagnose disease. Also, test results can provide information about a disease that may help in planning treatment (for example, when estrogen receptors are measured in breast cancer). |
| Previous Definitions: | immune system, immune system tolerance, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, immunity, immunization | | Next Definitions: | immunoassay fecal occult blood test, immunochemical fecal occult blood test, immunocompetence, immunocompetent, immunocompromised |
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