AIDS Serodiagnosis (also known as AIDS Serodiagnoses, Serodiagnoses, AIDS): Immunologic tests for identification of HIV (HTLV-III/LAV) antibodies. They include assays for HIV SEROPOSITIVITY and HIV SERONEGATIVITY that have been developed for screening persons carrying the viral antibody from patients with overt symptom

NIH MeSH · D015492Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

AIDS Serodiagnosis

Also known asAIDS Serodiagnoses · Serodiagnoses, AIDS · HTLV-III Serology · HTLV III Serology · Serodiagnosis, AIDS · Serodiagnosis, HIV · Serodiagnosis, HTLV-III · Serodiagnosis, HTLV III · Serology, AIDS · Serology, HTLV-III · Serology, HTLV III · AIDS Serology

Definition

Immunologic tests for identification of HIV (HTLV-III/LAV) antibodies. They include assays for HIV SEROPOSITIVITY and HIV SERONEGATIVITY that have been developed for screening persons carrying the viral antibody from patients with overt symptoms of AIDS or AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.812.735.060
  • E01.370.225.875.408.500
  • E05.200.812.735.060
  • E05.200.875.408.500
  • E05.478.594.760.060

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Related concepts

Agglutination Tests

Tests that are dependent on the clumping of cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Common questions about AIDS Serodiagnosis

What does AIDS Serodiagnosis mean in medicine?
Immunologic tests for identification of HIV (HTLV-III/LAV) antibodies. They include assays for HIV SEROPOSITIVITY and HIV SERONEGATIVITY that have been developed for screening persons carrying the viral antibody from patients with overt symptoms of AIDS or AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is AIDS Serodiagnosis known by any other names?
Yes. AIDS Serodiagnosis is also referred to as AIDS Serodiagnoses, Serodiagnoses, AIDS, HTLV-III Serology, HTLV III Serology in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does AIDS Serodiagnosis sit in the medical classification?
AIDS Serodiagnosis falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.812.735.060, E01.370.225.875.408.500, E05.200.812.735.060). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015492) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗