Western blot test

Wes·tern blot test

(wes'tĕrn blot test) A serum electrophoretic analysis used to identify proteins.

Western blot test

A technique for analyzing protein antigens. Initially, the antigens are separated by electrophoresis on a gel and transferred to a solid membrane by blotting. The membrane is incubated with antibodies, and then the bound antibodies are detected by enzymatic or radioactive methods. This method is used to detect small amounts of antibodies.