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Multilayer analytical element having an impermeable radiation nondiffusing reflecting layer

US4363874A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1981
Grant dateDec 14, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/971
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multilayer analytical element for detecting a ligand in or the ligand binding capacity of a liquid sample of the type having a reagent layer(s) incorporating reagents which are responsive to the ligand in or the ligand binding capacity of the sample to give a detectable response, a radiation reflecting layer, and a support layer, the improvement wherein the reagent layer(s) is a radiation diffusing layer and the radiation reflecting layer is a radiation nondiffusing reflecting layer which is (a) interposed between the reagent layer(s) and the support layer; (b) impermeable to the ligand, reagents of the reagent layer(s), and products of their interreaction; and (c) inert to the ligand, reagents of the reagent layer(s), and products of their interreaction.

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