Identifying the Epstein Barr Virus Using ELISA

In this experiment, students will perform an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in order to screen simulated serum samples for antibodies to the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) - a virus that causes most mononucleosis infections and that is associated with pediatric lymphomas. • Understand antibodies and immunoassays • Learn about the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and its life cycles • Examine how this virus can cause disease and how it’s detected • Perform an ELISA on control