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Automatic apparatus and method for the assay of fluid samples

US4141687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1977
Grant dateFeb 27, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 10, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/808
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus suitable for automatic assay of fluid samples, particularly immunoassays, in which a reaction product of the assay is bound to a magnetically attractable particle and separated from the reaction mixture by use of a magnetic trap. The method and apparatus are of especial use in radioimmunoassays carried out in an automated continuous-flow manner.

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