Assay

An assay is a procedure where the concentration of a component part of a mixture is determined. Assays are regularly utilized in scientific research laboratories.

There are numerous applications of an assay, such as:

  • antigen capture assay
  • bioassay
  • competitive protein binding assay
  • immunoassay
  • microbiological assay

A wide range of cellular secretions (such as a specific antibody or cytokine) can be detected using the ELISA assay technique.

Sources: DiaPharma, Wikipedia