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Assay system for detecting antibody and a method of producing non-human immune antibody

US5008183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1988
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/863
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved assay method for detecting the presence of an antibody capable of binding with an antigen of a virus is provided. The improvement comprises using a non-human immune antibody which is reactive with an anti-human antibody as a positive control in the assay. Non-human immune IgM and a method of producing the IgM is also provided.

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