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Diagnostic test device

US4123224A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1977
Grant dateOct 31, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 21, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/818
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A simple, sensitive method and device for detecting pregnancy. The test involves concentration by ultrafiltration of a sample of urine or serum from a subject; followed by determining the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin or of its .beta.-subunit in the concentrated sample.

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