Mesh term Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay
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Immunosorbent Techniques
Radioimmunoassay
Serologic Tests
Description
Sensitive assay using radiolabeled ANTIGENS to detect specific ANTIBODIES in SERUM. The antigens are allowed to react with the serum and then precipitated using a special reagent such as PROTEIN A sepharose beads. The bound radiolabeled immunoprecipitate is then commonly analyzed by gel electrophoresis.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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