The Test for Ebola

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Mira Dhond, Biotechnology Instructor, PBSC and PBLHS

One of the lab techniques we learn in Biotech is ELISA​ (ELISA = Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay​)​.​ ​Most of us know ELISA from over-the-counter color change tests, including pregnancy and HI​V tests.

​Most recently, healthcare workers use​d​ this test to​​ ​quickly ​identify​ ​​the ​Ebola​ virus ​in blood samples.​

​Here are two student well plates that tested positive (blue color) for​ ​our MOCK virus.​