immunoassays
Hook effect and dilute-to-check
Why a very high analyte can make a sandwich ELISA look low, and how a planned dilution series separates a hook effect from a truly low sample.
8 October 2026 · 10 min read
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nucleic acid purification
When to repeat an extraction
Compare repeating the extraction, diluting and retrying the assay, and cleaning the same eluate. Use blanks, labels, yield and debris to choose.
8 October 2026 · 7 min read