Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393615098
Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The prevention of false positives in ELISA by means of albumin or powdered milk.

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a type of immunological technique which is used for the detection of antigens as well as antibodies. It is done in 96 well plate which allows testing multiple patient samples at a time. ELISA is classified into four forms namely, direct ELISA, indirect ELISA, sandwich ELISA, and competitive ELISA based on the procedure involved.

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