In the most simple form of an elisa, antigens from the sample to be tested are attached to a surface. Elisa is a laboratory technique that detects certain antibodies, antigens and other substances in your blood, pee or other bodily fluid Laboratory scientists use this technique for several medical tests — from diagnosing infections to confirming pregnancy. It is a method of quantifying an antigen immobilized on a solid surface. It is a commonly used laboratory test to detect antibodies in the blood An antibody is a protein produced by the body's immune system when it detects foreign or potentially harmful substances, called antigens.
Elisa tests can detect hormones, bacterial antigens, and antibodies Read on to learn how the elisa test works and how it's used.
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