Immunoassay

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Immunoassay
TermImmunoassay
Short definitionimmunoassay (IH-myoo-noh-A-say) A test that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure specific substances. Immunoassays can be used to diagnose diseases. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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immunoassay - (pronounced) (IH-myoo-noh-A-say) A test that uses the binding of antibodies to antigens to identify and measure specific substances. Immunoassays can be used to diagnose diseases. In addition, test results can provide information about a disease that can aid in treatment planning (e. g. , when measuring estrogen receptors in breast cancer)

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