Receptor assays in the clinical laboratory
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An ELISA Based Binding and Competition Method to Rapidly Determine Ligand-receptor Interactions
Published on: March 14, 2016
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
Objective:
To review the relative advantages/disadvantages of receptor assays versus immunoassays.
Review Of Current Literature Results:
The history of immunoassays is evaluated. Current shortcomings are emphasized. The present and future role of receptor assays is assessed.
Conclusion:
The author predicts a shift away from immunoassays to receptor assays for certain analytes such as Vitamin B12, folic acid and drugs that undergo extensive metabolism.
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