Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) – Principle, types, process, its advantages and disadvantages
ELISA is a technology used to identify antigens present in body fluid or build up artificially. This technology is based
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Immunology
The HIV Dot Test Of AIDS Patients
HIV I and HIV II are the causal agent of AIDS (acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome). After entering in the blood of
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Identification Of Bacteria By Using Fluorescent Antibody Technique (FAT)
The antibodies produced by bacteria combine with antigen and form antigen-antibody complex. This complex can be observed after fluorescing it
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Detection Of Specific Antigen By Using Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) Technique
The ELISA is an immunological technique which is used to measure either antigen or antibodies present in serum. For the
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RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) Card Test For Syphilis
This test is based on the relationship between the lipid extract of tissue i.e. cardiolipin-cholesterollecithin. These lipids act as antigen
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VDRL Serological Test For Syphilis
Syphilis is a very dangerous veneral disease caused by Treponema pallidum. T. pallidum is a spirochaete. However, if taken out
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Widal Test Using Tube Agglutination Reaction
The tube test is performed for quantifying the agglutinating antibodies in the serum of a patient suffering from typhoid. Add
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Introduction to Immune System
The immune system is a remarkably variable defense system that has evolved to protect animals from invading pathogenic microorganisms. Functionally
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