Antibodies 101: The Four ELISAs and When to Use Them
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July 25, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
...of sample types (Engvall 1971). Scientists value ELISAs for their accuracy, specificity, and sensitivity...considerations when using the method.
ELISA basics
All ELISAs follow the same overall process. First users coat...figure was created with BioRender.com
Direct ELISAs
A direct ELISA is the quickest and simplest of ...saves time, it also has several drawbacks. Direct ELISAs generally have higher levels of background staining...components and increase background staining. Direct ELISAs also lack the signal amplification afforded by ...research before conjugating at the bench.
Indirect ELISAs
The indirect ELISA process is similar to that of...also be a source of cross-reactivity.
Sandwich ELISAs
In the most common type of ELISA, the sandwich ...