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What is the purpose of running a blank tube with every test in competitive immunoassays?
What is the purpose of running a blank tube with every test in competitive immunoassays?
- To provide a negative control for the test
- To visualize the reaction
- To determine the concentration of the labeled antigen
- To check the quality of the reagents and ensure detectability of the label (correct)
Which label is used in labeled immunoassays to detect whether specific binding has taken place?
Which label is used in labeled immunoassays to detect whether specific binding has taken place?
- Tumor markers
- Antibodies
- Enzyme, radioisotopes, fluorochrome, and chemiluminescence probes (correct)
- Bacterial antigens
What is the purpose of competitive immunoassays?
What is the purpose of competitive immunoassays?
- To directly measure the concentration of antigens and antibodies
- To visualize the reaction between antigens and antibodies
- To determine indirectly the presence of antigens and antibodies using a labeled reactant (correct)
- To precipitate and agglutinate antigens and antibodies
What type of techniques are performed for unlabeled immunoassays?
What type of techniques are performed for unlabeled immunoassays?
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What is an example of an analyte to be measured in labeled immunoassays?
What is an example of an analyte to be measured in labeled immunoassays?
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