1. Fluorescent antibody test
Fluorescent antibody test. A: In the direct fluorescent antibody test, the fluorescent dye is attached directly to the antibody that is interacting with the antigen (dark triangles) on the surface of the cell. B: In the indirect fluorescent antibody test, the fluorescent dye is attached to antibody made against human IgG.
Source: Antigen–Antibody Reactions in the Laboratory, Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 14e
Citation: Levinson W. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, 14e; 2016 Available at: Accessed: December 25, 2017
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