Immunodiagnostic Technologies from Laboratory to Point-Of-Care Testing

This book presents the timeline of immunodiagnostics evolution, including advancements in immunological/nucleic acid probes, assay design, labelling techniques, and devices for signal transduction and acquisition. In the past few years, enzyme and nanocatalyst-based immune assays have undergone numerous modifications to enhance their sensitivity and potential for automation. Further, to reduce production costs and the use of laboratory animals, engineering small antibodies and nucleic acid probes (aptamers) has become increasingly popular in the development of novel and powerful bioassays. In light of the notable advancements in immunodiagnostics, this book highlights the combined efforts of clinicians, biotechnologists, material scientists, nanotechnologists and basic scientists in a coherent and highly structured way. The book takes readers on the journey of immunodiagnostic technologies, from their introduction to the present.

The book comprehensively describes the most recent methods for immunodiagnostics

It compiles the latest information on the application of immunodiagnosis in the various areas of Biomedicine

It elucidates the translational potential of various immunodiagnostics

It gives a detailed overview of the major shortcomings and the proposed troubleshooting of the technology