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antiserum

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antiserum /an·ti·se·rum/ (an´ti-se?rum) a serum containing antibody(ies), obtained from an animal immunized either by injection of antigen or by infection with microorganisms containing antigen.
an·ti·se·rum (nt-sîrm)
n.
A serum containing antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens. Also called immune serum.

antiserum
a serum containing antibodies. Obtained from an animal that has been exposed to antigen. Used in the prevention, treatment or diagnosis of infectious disease. See also immunity and immunization.

antiserum Immunology A serum that contains Igs against specified antigens, used therapeutically


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Serogroup was determined for 615 isolates by using latex slide agglutination with monoclonal antiserum to capsular polysaccharides A, B, C, X, Y, Z, and W135 (Murex Biotech Limited, Dartford, England, United Kingdom).
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