Immunoassay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005655",
  "term": "Immunoassay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An analytical method that quantifies a specific analyte by using the highly selective binding reaction between an antibody and its antigen. The concentration of the analyte is determined by measuring the extent of this binding, often through a labeled reagent. Common labels include radioisotopes, enzymes, fluorophores, or chemiluminescent molecules.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "antibody",
    "antigen",
    "assay",
    "enzymes",
    "radioimmunoassay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 157 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2520 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoassay/"
}