Immune Response
Alternate Names : Acquired (Adaptive) Immunity, Cellular Immunity, Humoral Immunity, Immunity, Inflammatory Response, Innate Immunity
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Tests
During an infection, a CBC usually shows increased numbers of white blood cells. A blood differential count may reveal an elevated percentage of phagocytes, indicating that the body is responding to a need to fight infection.
If a problem is suspected, other tests may be performed to determine complement levels and the levels of specific immunoglobulins (antibodies).
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