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What is the full form of the ELISA test?
It stands for enzyme-linked immunoassay test.
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What is an ELISA blood test?
It is a test to detect antibodies, antigens, proteins, and glycoproteins in the blood. Antibodies are the proteins released in response to the antigens (harmful substances) in the body.
What is the significance of the ELISA blood test?
ELISA test may be used to diagnose the following conditions:
- HIV test for aids
- Lyme disease
- Pernicious anemia
- COVID-19
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Syphilis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Varicella-zoster virus for shingles and chickenpox
- Zika virus
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you present with the signs and symptoms of any of the above conditions.
What are the expected results?
The results depend upon the condition for which you’re being tested.
Sometimes the results can also be false positive or false negative.
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