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ELISA
Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ELISA) Is a biochemical technique used mainly in immunology to detect the presence of an antibody or an antigen in a sample. To determine if an individual is positive for a selected pathogen, such as TB,HIV.
Types of ELISA
Qualitative ELISA Postive or Negative results Quantitative ELISA Optical density or fluorescent units of the sample is interpolated into a standard curve, which is typically a serial dilution of the target.
Direct ELISA
Indirect ELISA
Sandwich ELISA
Competitive ELISA
For detection of IgG, IgA and IgM Abs to Mycobacterium sps in human serum. An example for Indirect ELISA
Components of Elisa
Microtitre plate: coated with specific Ag Sample Diluent Control Wash buffer Enzyme conjugate: purple in color 2Antibody: Anti-Human IgG/IgA/IgM Ab purified by affinity chromatography. Enzyme: HRP (Horse Radish Peroxidase) Substrate: TMB (TetraMethylBenzidine) -colorless Stop solution: Dilute acid
Assay Procedure
Results
This standard curve is used to determine the unknown concentration of each sample by finding the opposite concentration to the absorbance The quality control sample concentration is determined from the standard curve and if the result is in the range given by the kit manufacturer the results could be accepted.
Advantages
detection of antigen (direct ELISA) or antibody (indirect ELISA) very sensitive quantifiable easy to perform high throughput not expensive after developing useful for both individual and mass population screening best method to detect long term infected animals and carrier animals