CEFR C2
serology
noun
Meaning
The scientific study of blood serum and other bodily fluids, specifically focusing on the diagnostic identification of antibodies and antigens.
Examples
- The hospital's serology department confirmed the presence of the virus through a routine blood screening.
- Advancements in serology have significantly improved our ability to track the spread of infectious diseases in a population.
Synonyms: blood testing, immunology, serodiagnostics