Analytical element for clinical analysis
US4110079A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/525
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An analytical element for use in the clinical assay of an analyte contained in a biological liquid sample which is applied from an external source to a substantially planar sample receiving suface of the element. The analytical element comprises a porous layer bearing the aforementioned sample receiving surface; at least one dry reagent material for use in the assay; and one or more associated rupturable pod-like member(s) containing a liquid reagent for the assay, such liquid reagent, upon rupture of the pod-like member(s), being released into the element.
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