Biochemical Techniques and Instrumentation

3.1.7. Applications

The technique of radioimmunoassay is used in many areas such as blood banking, diagnosis of allergies and endocrinology. Some of the specific applications are

1. Assay of hormone levels in plasma.
2. Presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in blood.
3. Presence of bacterial toxins in food.