title: Rapid assay of interferon.
abstract: The current state of interferon assays permits the performance of a moderate number of determinations within 20 to 24 hours. A few procedures permit a small number of assays to be made within 8-10 hours. The decision to routinely use a specific procedure must be based on a careful evaluation of many factors in addition to the need for rapid results. In genral, it is assumed that preference would be given to a 16 hour determination requiring 2 hours of actual technical time, as compared to an 8 hour determination requiring 6 hours of technical time.
mesh_terms: D002470:Cell Survival; D003588:Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral; D007372:Interferons / Q000032:analysis*; D009711:Nucleotides / Q000378:metabolism; D010783:Photometry; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis; D013997:Time Factors; D014316:Tritium; D010948:Viral Plaque Assay
chemical_list: D009711:Nucleotides; D012367:RNA, Viral; D014316:Tritium; D007372:Interferons