Abstract Background One of the defining achievements of the early 21st century is the sequencing and alignment of more than 90% of the human genome. Of course, there is not a single human genome: individuals differ from each other by…
Abstract Background Immunoassay is a powerful qualitative and quantitative analytical technique used to detect and measure a wide range of clinically important analytes. The extreme sensitivity and specificity of immunoassays have allowed detection and quantitation of analytes present at very…
Abstract Background Measurement of radiant energy (light) is used throughout the clinical laboratory to measure analytes, including proteins, metals, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies. Content This chapter describes the range of optical techniques used in clinical laboratory analysis. The techniques and…