ELISA or PCR? Not all tests are created equal

Many people are confused about how to apply diagnostic methods. Although the diagnostics field is rapidly developing, the most used diagnostic techniques are still ELISA and PCR. When to use which, depends on the question. Reviewing the differences between ELISA and PCR can help. ELISA – A look into the past When an animal is infected, its immune system will build antibodies against the causative pathogen as a reaction to the infection. ELISA, an acronym for Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay,