seropositive /se·ro·pos·i·tive/ (-poz´ĭ-tiv) showing positive results on serological examination; showing a high level of antibody.
seropositive
seropositive (sir´ōpoz´itiv),
seropositive
se·ro·pos·i·tive (sîr  -p z  -tv)adj. Having a positive reaction to a serological test for a disease; exhibiting seroconversion. |
seropositive
[-pos′itiv]
Etymology: L, serum, whey, positivus
a serologic test with positive results.
seropositive (sir´ōpoz´itiv),
n serologic evidence of the presence of an antibody of a specific type in the serum; diagnostically useful in identifying many types of viral diseases.
seropositive
showing positive results on serological examination, i.e. an animal with detectable serum antibodies to a particular microorganism.
seropositive
Immunology The presence of antibodies or other immune markers in serum, that indicate prior exposure to a particular organism or antigen. Cf Seronegative.
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