Part 1: Basic considerations (concepts): Introduction. Antibody: biochemistry, structure, and function. Antigen: antibody reactions. Conjugation techniques. Antibody production. Enzymes and signal amplification systems. Separation and solid phase systems. Part 2: Product development: Immunoassay classification and commercial technologies. Assay development, evaluation, and validation. Reagent formulations and shelf life evaluation. Data analysis. Documentation, Registration, and Diagnostic Start-Ups.`... all those who read this book will be far richer in their knowledge of enzyme immunoassays and their application.' Chemistry and Industry `...if you're looking for a book that describes immunoassay methods in general then this one has something to recommend it...if you are looking to go beyond the laboratory and develop commercial assays then this book is worth buying for its second half alone.' Analyst