Serologic tests may be used to detect ________ for diagnosis of disease.
A) the concentration of serum proteins
B) the ability of the patient's antibodies to activate the complement system
C) antigen-specific antibodies
D) specific epitopes
E) the proportion of plasma in a patient's blood

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Serologic tests are designed to detect antigen-specific antibodies in a patient's serum or other bodily fluids. By detecting the presence of antibodies that specifically target a particular antigen (often a pathogen), these tests can help diagnose a wide range of infectious and autoimmune diseases.

Serologic Tests May Be Used to Detect ________ for Diagnosis