Immunoassay (Noun)
Meaning
Identification of a substance (especially a protein) by its action as an antigen; "PSA in the blood can be measured with an immunochemical assay".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Blood tests use an immunoassay to measure the level of PSA in the blood, which can be an indicator of prostate cancer.
- The researchers employed an immunoassay technique to identify troponin in the patient's blood, indicating a possible heart attack.
- By using a highly sensitive immunoassay, the scientists were able to detect even minute amounts of the targeted protein in the tissue sample.
- The immunoassay revealed elevated levels of the hormone, which is often associated with a specific medical condition.
- In the lab, the technicians utilized an immunoassay to quantify the presence of insulin in the patient's serum, helping to diagnose diabetes.