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ELISA test

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test. This is a widely used test for the presence of particular antibodies in the blood. It is a common screening test for AIDS but can be used to detect any known ANTIBODY for which the corresponding ANTIGEN is held. ELISA kits are available to test for a wide range of infections.

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