Disease Detectives with ELISAs

Analyze patient samples for evidence of a virus in this ELISA simulation based on the protocol used by CDC epidemiologists.

Objectives

Familiarize students with ELISA testing.
Perform an ELISA simulation to determine whether patient samples test positive for virus (Ebola or Zika).

Activity Type

Lab Activity

Lab Type

ELISA

Audience

Student or Professional
- Middle School
- - 8th
- High School

Programs & Topics

STEM

NCDPI

8.L.1

8.L.2

Bio.2.1

Bio.3.4

Bio.4.1

NCCCS Course

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