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Ch. 18 - Practical Applications of Immunology
Tortora - Microbiology: An Introduction 14th Edition
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Capitolo 14, Problema 4

Use the following choices to answer questions 4 and 5:
a. Anti-Brucella
b. Brucella
c. Substrate for the enzyme
Which is the third step in a direct ELISA test?

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Understand the principle of a direct ELISA test: it involves detecting an antigen immobilized on a surface using a labeled antibody specific to that antigen.
Recall the sequence of steps in a direct ELISA: first, the antigen (in this case, Brucella) is attached to the well surface.
Second, a labeled antibody (anti-Brucella) is added, which binds directly to the antigen.
Third, after washing away unbound antibodies, a substrate for the enzyme linked to the antibody is added to produce a detectable signal.
Therefore, identify the third step as the addition of the substrate for the enzyme to develop the signal.

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