The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a defined contribution plan for United States civil service employees and retirees as well as for members of the uniformed services. As of December 31 2015, there were approximately 4.8 million participants, and nearly $458 billion in assets under man.
ELISA, or EIA, is an acronym for enzyme-linked immuno assay. ELISA is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. This test can be used to determine if you have antibodies that are related to certain infectious conditions.Antibodies are proteins that the body produces in response to harmful substances (antigens).An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: 1  HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). 2  Lyme disease.3  pernicious anemia.ntibodies are proteins that the body produces in response to harmful substances (antigens). An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: 1  HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). 2  Lyme disease. 3  pernicious anemia.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Virtually all microbial species have at least one antigen that is unique. These antigens can be purified and used to generate specific monoclonal antibodies. Both the antibodies and the purified antigens themselves provide effective and highly specific diagnostic tools.