Interpretation of serological examinations
Zampach, P.
Klinicka Mikrobiologie a Infekcni Lekarstvi 13(1): 5-8
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1211-264X PMID: 17417749 Document Number: 609832
The article summarizes our experience and rules concerning interpretation of serological examination results. It describes in brief the mechanisms of antibody production and the laboratory methods in use. All factors influencing the interpretation of serological examinations are analyzed in detail. Finally, typical situations of application of the serological method in infectious disease diagnostics are mentioned.
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