title: The basics of immunological tests.
abstract: This review article describes the cells and the humoral factors of the immune system. It also explains what tests are available to assess the immune functions of patients. Each test listed states the amount of blood needed and the time required to perform the assays.
authors.affiliation: Shriners Burns Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio.
authors.forename: C K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Ogle
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ogle
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Alexander
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System; D007158:Immunologic Techniques