Receptor assays in the clinical laboratory
โ Scribed by Steven J. Soldin
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1996
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 537 KB
- Volume
- 29
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0009-9120
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โฆ Synopsis
Objective: To review the relative advantages/disadvantages of receptor assays versus immune,assays. 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 preclicts 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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