A 7-month-old baby who is failing to thrive is brought into a neighborhood clinic. History reveals that the baby’s mother died of AIDS 2 months ago. Blood is obtained and sent to the laboratory to check for HIV infection. The physician orders a test whose detection system is based on enzymatic activity. Which of the following tests is a heterogeneous immunoassay?
A 7-month-old baby who is failing to thrive is brought into a neighborhood clinic. History reveals that the baby’s mother died of AIDS 2 months ago. Blood is obtained and sent to the laboratory to check for HIV infection. The physician orders a test whose detection system is based on enzymatic activity. Which of the following tests is a heterogeneous immunoassay?
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A 7-month-old baby who is failing to thrive is brought into a neighborhood clinic. History reveals that the baby's mother died of AIDS 2 months ago. Blood is obtained and sent to the laboratory to check for HIV infection. The physician orders a test whose detection system is based on enzymatic activity. Which of the following tests is a heterogeneous immunoassay?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
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