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Detection and quantitation of microorganisms, leukocytes and squamous epithelial cells in urine

US4622298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 1984
Grant dateNov 11, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for the assessment of bacteriuria and pyuria includes the simultaneous detection and quantitation of microorganisms, leukocytes and squamous epithelial cells in a urine specimen. The three cell types are stained with a fluorescent dye, and the urine specimen is analyzed directly, preferably by a single flow microfluorometry protocol.

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