| Front | What are ELISA tests used for? |
| Back | ELISA stands for Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay.It uses monoclonal antibodies to not only detect the presence of a protein in a sample, but also the quantity. The basic technique can be used to detect HIV and the pathogens of diseases including tuberculosis and hepatitis. The ELISA test is also extremely sensitive and so can detect very small amounts a molecule. It is therefore very useful in both drug and allergen tests. |
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| Front | What is a non-specific immune response? |
| Back | An immediate response which is the same for all pathogens. It involves physical barriers (e.g the skin) and phagocytosis. |
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