In the most simple form of an elisa, antigens from the sample to be tested are attached to a surface. Elisas are a type of immunoassay that are commonly used to quantify levels of a specific target within a sample Elisa is a laboratory technique that detects certain antibodies, antigens and other substances in your blood, pee or other bodily fluid
Direct Elisa Diagram
Laboratory scientists use this technique for several medical tests — from diagnosing infections to confirming pregnancy.
Other names, such as enzyme immunoassay (eia), are also used to describe the same technology.
Find out when to get tested and what results mean. This guide explains what an elisa (short for enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) is, the procedures involved, types of elisa, detection options and results
