Tumor Necrosis Factor Assay

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** An immunoassay to detect Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), which is a potent lymphoid factor, and exerts cytotoxic effects on a wide range of tumor cells and other target cells. Utilizes monoclonal antibody to TNF immobilized on microtitre plate.

**Synonyms:** - TNF Assay