seronegative
/ˌsɪroʊˈnɛɡətɪv/
adjective
- Having a blood test result that shows no detectable antibodies against a specific pathogen, meaning no current or past infection (or no immune response).
- A seronegative result means the body has not produced antibodies yet.
- The patient remained seronegative for the virus even after several weeks of symptoms.
- Blood donors must be seronegative for certain diseases to ensure the blood supply is safe.
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