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Enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique: a review
1Pharmacy Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
CRC Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Enzyme multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT) offers a method for drug detection. This review details EMIT
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Biochemical Assays
- Analytical Toxicology
Background:
- Immunoassays are widely used for detecting various substances.
- The Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) is a specific type of immunoassay.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review various immunoassays.
- To describe the mechanism of EMIT.
- To present the advantages, disadvantages, and correlations of EMIT with other methods for drug determination.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on immunoassays.
- Detailed explanation of the EMIT mechanism.
- Comparative analysis of EMIT with other drug testing methodologies.
Main Results:
- EMIT provides a mechanism for drug detection.
- Specific advantages and disadvantages of EMIT are outlined.
- Correlation data between EMIT and other methods for drug analysis are presented.
Conclusions:
- EMIT is a valuable tool for qualitative and quantitative drug determination.
- Understanding EMIT's performance relative to other assays is crucial for accurate drug testing.
- The review provides a comprehensive overview of EMIT's application in drug analysis.