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TiterDefinition: A titer is a measurement of the amount or concentration of a substance in a solution. It usually refers to the amount of medicine or antibodies found in a patient's blood.
Information: Blood titer measurements�can be�very helpful in determining medical treatment. Antibody titers can�tell the doctor if the patient has immunity to diseases such as measles, small pox, and� hepatitis. Medication titers can tell if a person is receiving too much medication.
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| Review Date: 8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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