Optical readout for blood sample analysis
US4672038A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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