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fluorescent antibody test [flu̇′res·ənt ′an·tē‚bäd·ē ‚test] (immunology) A clinical laboratory test based on the antigen used in the diagnosis of syphilis and lupus erythematosus and for identification of certain bacteria and fungi, including the tubercle bacillus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| An indirect fluorescent antibody test for the detection of antibody to swine infertility and respiratory syndrome virus in swine sera. Cat-scratch disease was initially considered for patient 2, but it was ruled out after an indirect fluorescent antibody test for B henselae was negative. NICD conducted the following laboratory tests on 2 suspected culture isolates, 2 sputum specimens, 1 lung autopsy material specimen, and 1 lung lavage sample (Table): 1) direct fluorescent antibody test for Yersinia pestis; 2) culture and bacteriophage lysis test; and 3) PCR and gene sequencing to detect Y. |
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