A patient learns that a serum antibody test is positive. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this test result?

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A positive serum antibody test indicates that the body has been exposed to an antigen and has produced antibodies in response. This does not necessarily mean an active infection is present, nor does it identify a specific antibiotic for treatment. It also does not imply greater accuracy than a blood culture, which detects the presence of bacteria in the blood.

A Patient Learns That a Serum Antibody Test Is Positive