An HIV ELISA, sometimes called an HIV enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is the first and most basic test to determine if an individual is positive for a selected pathogen, such as HIV. The test is performed in a 8 cm x 12 cm plastic plate which contains an 8 x 12 matrix of 96 wells, each of which are about 1 cm high and 0.7 cm in diameter. The next page illustrates how an HIV ELISA is performed.

An ELISA plate

Immunological Techniques
University of Arizona
Monday, October 6, 2008
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