Which laboratory test is commonly used to detect the presence of antibodies in a

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Which laboratory test is commonly used to detect the presence of antibodies in a patient's serum?
  1. Complete blood count (CBC)
  2. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
  3. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  4. Lipid panel

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which laboratory test is commonly used to detect the presence of antibodies in a patient's serum?
  • Step 1: Understand that antibodies are proteins made by the immune system to fight infections.
  • Step 2: Know that doctors can check for these antibodies in a patient's blood, specifically in a liquid part called serum.
  • Step 3: Learn that a common laboratory test used for this purpose is called the Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, or ELISA for short.
  • Step 4: Recognize that ELISA works by using specific substances that react with the antibodies, allowing the lab to see if they are present.
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