ELISA Flashcards
1
Q
What does ELISA stand for?
A
Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
2
Q
What is ELISA used for?
A
enables the analysis of antibodies, antigens, proteins and glycoproteins
3
Q
How are ELISA’s performed on?
A
polystyrene microplate plates
4
Q
How do you setup an ELISA?
A
- Microtiter wells coated with antigen
- Specific antibody present, forming antigen-antibody complex
- Reactions are detected using a second enzyme-linked antibody
- Addition of substrate causes positive reactions