Labeled Immunoassay Quality Control
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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?

  • Tumor markers
  • Antibodies
  • Enzyme, radioisotopes, fluorochrome, and chemiluminescence probes (correct)
  • Bacterial antigens
  • 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?

    <p>Precipitation and agglutination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an analyte to be measured in labeled immunoassays?

    <p>Bacterial antigens, tumor markers, different immunoglobulins, hormones, and drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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