Handbook of Immunoassay Technologies: Approaches, Performances, and Applications, Second Edition explores the pivotal role of immunoassays in the biochemical sciences. Over the past forty years, the development of various immunoassays has evolved significantly, from traditional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays to innovative smartphone-based point-of-care formats. This essential resource delves into how recent advancements in rapid biochemical procedures, cutting-edge biosensing technologies, fully integrated lab-on-a-chip systems, and improved biomolecular storage strategies have paved the way for next-generation immunoassays.
The revised second edition of this handbook comprehensively covers all pertinent and timely developments in the field. It introduces new content on a variety of critical topics, including antibody production for immunodiagnostics, multiplex immunoassays, chemiluminescent immunoassays, and immunoassays tailored for newborn screening as well as viruses like SARS-CoV-2, HIV, Ebola, and Hepatitis C. These updates make the second edition an invaluable and thorough resource for anyone interested in immunoassays.
Key features of the book include:
– In-depth exploration of various types of immunoassays used across healthcare, industrial, environmental, and biochemical sectors.
– Extensive insights and knowledge on the wide array of immunoassays and their applications developed to date.
– Detailed descriptions of immunoassay formats, including their operational principles, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and potential biochemical and bioanalytical uses.
– Expert technical guidance provided by leading figures and esteemed professionals in the immunoassay field, drawing from decades of experience.
For those in the biochemical sciences, this updated handbook is a must-have reference that offers the latest information and developments in immunoassay technology.
