Techniques of Immunology
There are various techniques which are used in immunology laboratory to find out antigen, antibody, immune cells etc. These techniques includes: –
- Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
- Immunohistochemistry
- Serology
- Flow cytometery
- Immunoassay
- Radioimmunoassay
- Immunofluorescence
- Immunoprecipitation
- Immunoelectrophoresis
- Immunodiffusion
- Complement fixation test (CFT)
- Immunochemical technique
Immunology
Immunology is the study of the immune system that consists of several types of immunity such as cell-mediated immunity and humoral immunity, diseases related to the immune system, and the physiological and biological functioning of the immune system. Edward Jenner is known as the “father of Immunology” because he developed first the smallpox vaccine in 1796.
Table of Content
- Definition of Immunology
- What is Immune System?
- Lymphatic system
- Cells of immune system
- Types of Immune System
- Disorders of Immune System
- Symptoms of Immune dysfunction
- Techniques of Immunology
- Applications of Immunology