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immunoassay

immunoassay

1 7.2
A lab test that uses antibodies to find or measure proteins in samples like blood
  • noun
  • /ɪˌmjunəˈæsɛɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmunoensayo
  • But research on how to configure immunoassays for the ESP in situ platform continues.
  • enzyme immunoassay
  • microsphere immunoassay
  • diagnostic immunoassays

Examples

  • Researchers developed a new immunoassay technique that can accurately measure hormone levels in patients.

  • Serological markers (HBsAg, HBeAg) were measured by standard immunoassays (Abbott Diagnostics).

    Academic text (1997)
  • David Brandon reviews results of a rapid immunoassay.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Since 1997, our laboratory has been working to develop sensitive immunoassays for human pepsin.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Rapid immunoassay kits allow quick screening and evaluation of drinking water samples for selected pathogens.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The company's products include microfluidic devices with capillaries in the 30- to 40-micrometer range to perform immunoassays.

    Academic text (2005)
  • We used the LIAISON 25-OH vitamin D (DiaSorin) immunoassay to measure serum concentrations of 25-OH vitamin D.

    Blog text (33)
  • HIV-specific IgG was quantified by indirect enzyme immunoassay (Du Pont, Wilmington, USA).

    Academic text (1992)
  • The most frequently used HPV serologic assays are VLP-based enzyme immunoassays, designed to detect antibodies to the L1 viral protein.

    Blog text (15)
  • The laboratory staff used a rapid immunoassay to detect the presence of allergens in the samples.

Synonyms

immunochemical assay
vsimmunoassay
  • Specialized
6.6

A lab test that uses antibodies to find or measure proteins in body samples

is broader, referring to reaction with antibodies or antigens rather than antigen role

How Sensitive

ELISA
  • Specialized
5 5.9
immunoassay
  • Specialized
1 7.2
immunoblot
  • Specialized
1 7.5

Surface Forms

immunoassay singular
immunoassays plural

Morphology

immunoassay = assay (transparent) = immuno + assay

The combining form 'immuno-' denotes immune/antibody-related and 'assay' means a test, so together clearly denote a test using immune reactions.

Etymology

Immunoassay joins immune (meaning 'protected' or 'safe') and assay (a 'test'). So an immunoassay is a 'test' that uses parts of the immune system, like antibodies, to find or measure a substance in blood or other samples.