Hypernyms (amputation is a kind of...): operation; surgery; surgical operation; surgical procedure; surgical process (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body)
A kit which employs FITC- or enzyme-labeled monoclonal antibodies for use in a DFA or EIA procedure is available for detection of whole parasites in fluids. A latex agglutination test for antigen detection in vaginal swab specimens is available; the manufacturer's evaluation indicated good sensitivity and specificity.
An anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) test detects antibodies that attack smooth muscle. This test is performed on a blood sample. The immune system detects substances that may be harmful in the body. These are known as antigens.n anti-smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) test detects antibodies that attack smooth muscle. This test is performed on a blood sample. The immune system detects substances that may be harmful in the body. These are known as antigens.