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LFIA [1 record]

Record 1 2022-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
CONT

A simple format of immunological assay is lateral flow assay (LFA) or lateral flow immunochromatographic assay (LFIA) in which a membrane is embedded with specific antibodies. Through capillary action, the sample is loaded and pathogen-specific antigens are detected by giving a colored line. Gold/fluorescent nanoparticles are generally used and embedded with antibodies on the membrane and give a clear line of positive results ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
OBS

On peut citer comme exemple d'utilisation grand public [des tests à flux latéral] les tests de grossesse vendus en pharmacie et, plus récemment, les tests antigéniques pour la détection de la COVID-19.

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