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Bioanalytical Immunoassays and ELISA Techniques

This course covers the practical use of immunoassays and enzyme linked assays for detecting proteins, hormones, contaminants and biomarkers in research, food and diagnostic laboratories. Delegates learn assay principles, plate technique, calibration curves and troubleshooting for reliable quantitative results.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the principles of antibody based and enzyme linked assays.
  • Prepare reagents, standards and samples for immunoassay work.
  • Execute plate based assays with correct pipetting and washing.
  • Construct and interpret calibration curves for quantitation.
  • Identify and correct edge effects, drift and high backgrounds.
  • Validate assay performance for precision and recovery.

Course outline

  1. 01Immunoassay principles
  2. 02Reagent and standard preparation
  3. 03Plate technique and washing
  4. 04Calibration curves and fitting
  5. 05Quantitation and dilution
  6. 06Troubleshooting assay problems
  7. 07Precision and recovery checks
  8. 08Assay validation basics

Who should attend

Research scientists, biotechnology technicians and food or diagnostic laboratory analysts using immunoassay methods.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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