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Western Blot

Hi all,  how long does it take to run a western blot test. ( running time of western blot test)
can it be done in few hours or it takes a day..?
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186166 tn?1385259382
NO I CANT...i just told you that it depends on the lab.

some labs will give the results of an elisa in one day and some take two weeks...so there is no way to tell you how long it will take.

NOW MOVE ALONG...
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thanks lizzie...
could you please tell how long does it take generally?
does it take longer than running a elisa test?
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186166 tn?1385259382
times vary depending on the lab doing the test.
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