Lymphocyte collection tube
US4917801A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2221/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to an assembly for centrifugally separating lymphocytes and monocytes from the heavier phases in samples of human blood utilizing a liquid density gradient medium. The particular inventive subject matter concerns the use of novel partition means initially separating the liquid density gradient medium from the sample of blood and designs for such partition means.
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