ELISA test

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A sensitive immunoassay that uses an enzyme linked to an antibody or antigen as a marker for the detection of a specific protein, especially an antigen or antibody. It is often used as a diagnostic test to determine exposure to a particular infectious agent, such as the AIDS virus, by identifying antibodies present in a blood sample.

[e(nzyme)-l(inked) i(mmunoad)s(orbent) a(ssay).]

ELISA [ɪˈlaɪzə]

n acronym for

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: an immunological technique for accurately measuring the amount of a substance, for example in a blood sample

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ELISA - an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)

enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay

assay - a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.

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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay
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The Elisa Test is available only at the Aljumhuri Hospital, where cases are referred to from all other private or public hospitals and laboratories," Mansur said.

Outbreak of Dengue Fever in Taiz (Front) by Yemen Times (Sana'a, Yemen)

The Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer IgM (GAP -IgM) Test is a simple and easy-to-use ELISA test for the detection of IgM antibodies to H pylori.

Test detects IgM antibodies to H pylori by Medical Laboratory Observer

IVD Research failed to establish and maintain plans that describe or reference the design and development activities and define responsibility for implementation for five of its ELISA tests, FDA wrote.

PMA/IDE required for multiple IVD Research devices by Mashaw, Rebecca / Validation Times

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