Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Enzyme Immuno Assay (EIA) or Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is immunological test used to identify the specific antibodies or pathogen present in the sample. Based on the substrate used as whether antigen or antibody the EIA is differentiated as direct EIA, indirect EIA and sandwich EIA and combined EIA.

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