Which of the following methods allows monitoring of the progressive destruction of CD4 T cells during an HIV infection by tagging the cells with specific antibodies to CD4 surface proteins and measuring their concentrations in serum?
A) Western blot
B) ELISA
C) Latex beads agglutination
D) Fluorescence-activated cell sorter
E) FA test on a microscope slide

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Fluorescence-activated cell sorter (FACS) allows for the tagging of CD4 T cells with specific antibodies and then sorting and quantifying them based on their fluorescence. This method is commonly used to monitor the progressive destruction of CD4 T cells during an HIV infection.

Which of the Following Methods Allows Monitoring of the Progressive