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antibody titer |
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antibody titer, the concentration of antibodies circulating in the bloodstream of an individual. A rising titer usually indicates the body's response to antigens associated with an active infection. antibody titer The amount of a specific antibody present in the serum, usually as a result of an acquired infection; titers for IgM usually rise abruptly at the time of infection–acute phase and fall slowly; during the
'convalescent' phase, IgG ↑ and is elevated for life. See Seropositivity. 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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In contrast, the anti-CCP antibody titer decreased significantly at 30 weeks but returned to baseline thereafter. The patient's fluorescent treponemal antibody titer and antistriatal antibody titer were normal, as was her erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Chronic stress leads to a decrease in natural killer cell number and activity, decreased lymphocyte response to mitogens, an increase in CD4/CD8 ratio, and increases in virus infections and antibody titer to latent viruses. |
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