Immunochemical Assay (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
- The immunochemical assay revealed the presence of a specific protein in the patient's blood sample.
- Researchers used an immunochemical assay to detect and quantify the levels of PSA in the serum of prostate cancer patients.
- The laboratory technician carefully prepared the samples for the immunochemical assay to identify the allergen responsible for the patient's reaction.
- The immunochemical assay results showed a significant increase in the levels of the biomarker, indicating the presence of the disease.
- The scientists developed a new immunochemical assay that could detect even small amounts of the toxin in food samples.