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Classification of immunoassay

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Principles and Practice of Immunoassay

Abstract

The immunoassay is an analytical method that depends upon the antigen-antibody reaction. The term immunoassay usually refers to a quantitative method, but in a broader sense, includes characterising methods for analysing the immunological properties of analytes.

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  1. Department of Clinical Biochemistry, London Hospital Medical College, Turner Street, E1 2AD, London, UK

    Christopher P. Price (Professor and Director) & David J. Newman (Principal Research Scientist) (Professor and Director) &  (Principal Research Scientist)

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Miyai, K. (1991). Classification of immunoassay. In: Price, C.P., Newman, D.J. (eds) Principles and Practice of Immunoassay. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11234-0_9

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