ELISA kits allow medical labs to provide test results to patients in order to properly diagnose serious medical conditions. The ELISA tests available from Diagnostic Automation/Cortez Diagnostics Inc.  can be used to facilitate the process of diagnosing a wide range of conditions. ELISA test kits are ideal for detecting antibodies related to cancer, autoimmune diseases, allergies, thyroid problems, diabetes, anemia, and parasites. ELISA test kits used by medical labs are able to detect antigens in the blood that may be linked to the presence of these conditions. Medical providers are then able to order in-depth tests to diagnose a condition and start treatment.

In an AFP ELISA kit, the concentration of AFP is directly proportional to the color intensity of the test sample. This diagnostic test is specifically intended for use in patients who may have cancer. Blood serum is used with ELISA kits. The AFP ELISA kit is particularly useful for determining whether a patient is likely to have testicular cancer. AFP is normally found in fetuses and infants, but levels decline rapidly after the first year of life. Elevated levels of this analyte in the blood of adults indicate that cancerous cells may be present in the body. Further testing can be done in the case of a positive result to ensure that patients are able to get the treatment that they need.