A new technique of heterogenous enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, stick-ELISA. I. Description of the technique.

A new quantitative technique is described to perform hererogenous enzyme-linded immunosorbent assay using polysterene sticks as solid phase (Stick-ELISA). Advantage of the technique is a combination of economic antigen and conjugate requirements, rapid and thorough washing procedures, and part adaption to general automation devices present in most hospital laboratories which render the technique equally ideal for small and large series in routine serodiagnosis.