Lymphocyte proliferation test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006833",
  "term": "Lymphocyte proliferation test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An in vitro assay used to measure the ability of lymphocytes to divide and multiply in response to a stimulus, such as an antigen or mitogen. This test assesses the functional capacity of the cellular immune system. Cell division is often quantified by measuring the incorporation of tritiated thymidine or other labels.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphocyte transformation test"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphocyte-proliferation-test/"
}