Seroconversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010771",
  "term": "Seroconversion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The development of detectable antibodies in the blood serum in response to an infection or vaccination. This process indicates that the immune system has mounted a specific response to an antigen. Seroconversion is often used as a diagnostic marker for past or current infections, such as HIV or hepatitis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1244 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/seroconversion/"
}