Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 4MCQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) Test is used to determine and measure the antibodies in the blood. It is of two types, direct ELISA test, and indirect ELISA test. This test determines the infection for which antibodies are present in the blood.
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Chapter 18 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 18 - Which could cause the disease it is supposed to...Ch. 18 - Define the following terms, and give an example of...Ch. 18 - DRAW IT Label the components of the direct and...Ch. 18 - How are monoclonal antibodies produced? What is...Ch. 18 - Explain the effects of excess antigen and antibody...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6RCh. 18 - How does the antigen in an agglutination reaction...Ch. 18 - Match the following serological tests in column A...Ch. 18 - Prob. 9RCh. 18 - Prob. 10R
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