Immunoassay

usgb/ɪˌmjunəˈæseɪ/
Noun

A laboratory method used to detect or quantify a substance in a sample using the properties of antibodies.

The immunoassay confirmed the presence of the disease marker in the patient's blood.
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enzyme-linked immunoassay, competitive immunoassay, sandwich immunoassay

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Medical Context

Understanding immunoassays is crucial in clinical diagnostics.

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Used to detect diseases such as HIV.
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Laboratory Terminology

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Know the various types of immunoassays for effective communication.
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Research Applications

Recognize how immunoassays are used in biomedical research.

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Commonly utilized in vaccine development.
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