Detection of Microbial Antigens by Using Immunodiagnostic Techniques for the Diagnosis of Microbial Diseases: A Review

Abstract

This review provides an overview of immunodiagnostic techniques that are used for the diagnosis of microbial diseases. In particular it describes serological techniques by classifying it into two broad categories: Primary binding tests that directly measure the binding of antigen to antibody and secondary binding tests that measure the result of antigen-antibody interaction in vitro. Generally, results obtained from this review can increase the knowledge and skills of professionals for the diagnosis and detection of microbial diseases.