neutralization test

neutralization test
a test for the power of an antiserum, antibiotic, antitoxin, antiviral, or other substance to antagonize the pathogenic properties of a microorganism, virus, bacteriophage, or toxic substance. Called also protection t. and serum neutralization t.

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