serology

noun

se·rol·o·gy | \ sə-ˈrä-lə-jē

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Definition of serology

: a medical science dealing with blood serum especially in regard to its immunological reactions and properties also : the testing of blood serum to detect the presence of antibodies against a specific antigen

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serological \ ˌsir-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

\ or serologic \ ˌsir-ə-ˈlä-jik

\ adjective

serologically \ ˌsir-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

serologist \ sə-ˈrä-lə-jist

, si- \ noun

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Recent Examples on the Web But antibody tests, also known as serology tests, aren’t intended for COVID-19 diagnosis. — Tara Santora, Popular Science, "The state of COVID-19 testing in the US," 8 Jan. 2021 The infection rate is expected to grow, as officials are still waiting for the results of the serology tests of 65,000 migrant workers. — Mary Hui, Quartz, "Singapore’s migrant workers are basically in coronavirus jail," 18 Dec. 2020 Another 98,289 workers were found positive through serology testing -- which identifies those who had been infected in the past -- contributing to an overall prevalence rate of 47%, according to a statement by the Ministry of Manpower on Monday. — Philip Heijmans, Bloomberg.com, "Nearly Half of Migrant Workers in Singapore Dorms Have Had Virus," 16 Dec. 2020 The government is still completing serology tests for 65,000 more workers. — Naomi Xu Elegant, Fortune, "Singapore is desperate to revive tourism and business travel. Here are all the ways it’s tried," 15 Dec. 2020 Antibody test/serology test: A test that detects antibodies specific to the coronavirus. — New York Times, "How New York City Plans to Keep Children Safe as Schools Reopen," 7 Dec. 2020 Americans may enter with a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) taken within 96 hours of arriving in the country. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, "COVID-19 travel update: Which countries can Americans visit?," 17 Nov. 2020 Antibody test/serology test: A test that detects antibodies specific to the coronavirus. — Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, "8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again," 13 Nov. 2020 Antibody test/serology test: A test that detects antibodies specific to the coronavirus. — Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, "8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again," 13 Nov. 2020

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serology

noun

se·rol·o·gy | \ si-ˈräl-ə-jē

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plural serologies

Medical Definition of serology

: a medical science dealing with blood serum especially in regard to its immunological reactions and properties also : the testing of blood serum to detect the presence of antibodies against a specific antigen

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