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Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic

Medical Definition: The demonstration of the cytotoxic effect on a target cell of a lymphocyte, a mediator released by a sensitized lymphocyte, an antibody, or complement.
Guide Notes: note category: do not confuse with CYTOTOXICITY, IMMUNOLOGIC (Cat G); DF: CYTOTOX TESTS IMMUNOL
Also Called: Anti-Human Globulin Complement-Dependent Cytotoxicity Tests,Lymphocytotoxicity Tests, Antigloblin-Augmented,Microcytotoxicity Test
Previously Indexed: specific cell/immunology (1966-1970),specific immune factor (1966-1970)
Cytotoxicity Tests, Immunologic Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Complement Hemolytic Activity Assay - Usual screening assay for complement. Dilutions of the serum to be tested are added to antibody-coated erythrocytes and the percentage of lysis is measured. The values are expressed by CH50, hemolytic complement units per milliliter, which is the dilution of serum required to lyse 50 percent of the erythrocytes in the assay.

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