Cap

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Capsulated hydrophilic carrier polymer

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Acronym for "capsulated hydrophilic carrier polymer". CAP is a method for the determination of specific IgE in serum. In this method the allergens are coupled to a cellulose carrier polymer. The antibodies present in the coated patient serum bind to this carrier and are detected after a washout phase. A special enzyme substrate system with fluorescent reaction product guarantees high sensitivity.

In contrast to the RAST method, no radioactive substance is used, but an enzyme for labelling. See also PRIST, RIST, ELISA.

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S.u. RAST.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer