Methods and systems for determining biological sample integrity
US11217329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The methods disclosed herein can be used to determine sample integrity, such as sample identity, by using kinship coefficients. Kinship coefficients between two samples can be determined by measuring genetic relatedness in order to determine whether the samples are related or not related.
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