How are Biochemical Assays Applied in Epidemiological Studies?
Biochemical assays are applied in various ways in epidemiological studies:
Disease Surveillance: Tracking the levels of specific biomarkers in populations to detect the emergence of diseases. Risk Assessment: Identifying individuals at higher risk for certain diseases based on biomarker levels. Monitoring and Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of public health interventions by measuring changes in biomarker levels. Pathogen Identification: Using PCR and other techniques to identify infectious agents in clinical samples.
