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heterophil test

/ˈhɛtərəfɪl tɛst/

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/ˈhɛtərəfɪl tɛst/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский диагностический тест, используемый для выявления инфекционного мононуклеоза путем обнаружения гетерофильных антител в крови.

A medical diagnostic test used to detect infectious mononucleosis by identifying heterophil antibodies in the blood.

  1. Diagnostic blood test for mononucleosisC2formal

    A blood test that detects heterophil antibodies, which are produced by the immune system in response to an Epstein-Barr virus infection, commonly used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis.

    ruГетерофильный тест

    • The doctor ordered a heterophil test to confirm the diagnosis of mononucleosis.
    • A positive heterophil test result strongly suggests an active Epstein-Barr virus infection.
    • The heterophil test is often used as a rapid screening tool for infectious mononucleosis.