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Optical readout for blood sample analysis

US4672038A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1984
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/808
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for detecting the presence of a substance in a biological material carried in a cartridge. Suitable substances are applied to such material, and adhere thereto if the substance sought to be detected is present. Optical means are then used to provide a signal indicative of the presence of such substance. The invention has particular application in detecting whether a quantity of human blood serum is infected with disease.

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