Irina Novikova, Head of Chair of clinical laboratory diagnostics, allergology and immunology, Gomel State Medical University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor.
Summary The article describes the characteristics of primary immunodeficiency clinical manifestations and modern approaches to their detection. Screening tests and tests for detailed examination depending on the supposed defect in the immune system are described.
Key words: primary immunodeficiency, laboratory diagnostics.
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