4 Summary

This week you have learnt the ELISA technique for detecting antibodies, and shown how to use it to quantitate antibodies to SARS-CoV2 spike protein. You then had the opportunity to practice this assay in a virtual laboratory, and a simple method for recording antibody titres and interpreting the results was used. You may also have learnt something about technical aspects of the ELISA, and some basic laboratory science, such as making dilutions.

Next week, you will use the technical knowledge gained here to carry out an epidemiological study and an immunological study using serum samples in the ELISA: epidemiology virtual laboratory.

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