National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Enzyme Immunoassay
Any of several immunoassay methods that use an enzyme covalently linked to an antigen or antibody as a label; the most common types are enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT).
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Enzyme Immunoassay (C17455)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17455. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Do Concurrent use of Antibiotics With Inhibitory Effect Against Clostridioides difficile Alter Stool Enzyme Immunoassay Toxin Results in Hospitalized Patients? — Am J Ther, 2026-09-01 (PMID 42714204; literature)
- Development of a phage-displayed antigen-binding fragment-based enzyme immunoassay for sensitive detection of deoxynivalenol in corn samples. — Anal Methods, 2026-10-28 (PMID 42949623; literature)
What it is
Any of several immunoassay methods that use an enzyme covalently linked to an antigen or antibody as a label; the most common types are enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT).
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17455. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
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Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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