Analysis of the ‘Prozone Effect’ in AU Biochemical Analyzers
The Prozone phenomenon, also known as the hook effect, occasionally occurs in biochemical analyzers, most commonly with IgG in patients with long-standing multiple myeloma. When you issue a normal report, the patient may immediately question it. The official definition is: a phenomenon of antigen-antibody reaction. In quantitative antigen detection of antibodies, if the antibodies are … Read more