An immunoassay is a laboratory test that uses antibodies to identify and measure specific substances in biological samples. The test works by exploiting the binding reaction between an antibody and an antigen. Immunoassays are used in many fields, including science and medicine, and have a wide range of applications.
In medicine, immunoassays are used to diagnose and monitor diseases, and can also help determine treatment plans. For example, immunoassays can be used to diagnose infectious, cardiovascular, and cancer diseases by detecting specific molecules in the blood or other bodily fluids. They can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for certain infections and diseases. Immunoassays are also used in other fields, such as biopharmaceutical analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, drug abuse testing, environmental monitoring, and food safety testing.
Department of Immunoassay