Serostatus

Serostatus refers to the presence or absence of a serological marker in the blood. The presence of detectable levels of a specific marker within the serum is considered seropositivity, while the absence of such levels is considered seronegativity.

HIV/AIDS

The term serostatus is commonly used in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, social advocacy has emphasized the importance of learning one's HIV/AIDS serostatus in an effort to curtail the spread of the disease.^[1]

Autoimmune disease

Researchers have investigated the effects of autoantibody serostatus on autoimmune disease presentation.^[2][3][4] Study of seronegative patient populations has led to the identification of additional autoantibodies that could potentially help with diagnosis.^[5][6]

See also

• Seroconversion
• Correlates of immunity