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Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ELISA   - ELISA has actually the same sensitivity as RAST and RIA. However, it does not require radioactivity or expensive equipment. Antigens or antibodies a attached to a solid surface, and the coated surfaces are combined (immunosorbed) with the test material. An enzyme system is then linked to the complex, the remaining enzyme system is washed away and the extent of enzyme activity. measured.

This indicates the presence of antigens or antibodies in the material An application of ELISA is found in the Gonozyme test used to detect gonorrhea agent (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) antigens in the patient.