Indirect Immunoassays
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA Kits), also known as an indirect immunoassay, is a third type of immunoassay commonly used…
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Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassays
Fluorescence polarization immunoassays (FPIA) are quick and efficient homogeneous mix-and-read assays. The principle of the FPIA is similar to that…
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Immunometric Assays
Immunometric assays, also known as sandwich assays, use two antibodies specific to the antigen to capture or “sandwich” antigen in…
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Competitive Immunoassays
In competitive ELISA Assays, the antigen in a sample competes for limited antibody binding sites with antigen conjugated to a…
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Immunoassay Basics
Understanding the basic principles of immunoassays is easy. The essential components of antibody-based immunoassay systems are threefold: an antigen that…
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When is it appropriate to use a CLIA instead of an EIA?
A CLIA, or chemiluminescent immunoassay, is more sensitive than an EIA (enzyme immunoassay) and is used when samples contain very…
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Can you explain why I am seeing inconsistent standard curves run in culture media?
Often times, the serum supplemented into media can be problematic. In order to minimize this problem it is very important…
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What is the best way to analyze my data? What is 4-PL curve-fitting?
For the most accurate results we recommend that 4 parameter logistic (4-PL) curve fitting software be used. The object of…
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What kind of instrumentation is required to read a CLIA assay?
A plate luminometer is necessary to read the RLU (relative light units) generated by these assays. It is not necessary…
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Detection Methods for Immunoassays
The immunological part of an immunoassay ends typically with either a wash or separation step. In these steps, any unbound…
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