Immunology has its origins in studying how the body protects itself against infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and parasitic organisms, such as helminth worms.
The Immunology laboratory tests at UMED Diagnostics provide a massive range of assays that help diagnose, manage, and analyze medical problems connected with several immunological and infectious diseases. The lab tests for allergen sensitivity, autoimmune diseases, infectious disease, and HIV serological testing. The department carries out multiple immunoassays.