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Imidazole leuco dye composition containing 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, diagnostic kit and method using same

US5047318A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1988
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/824
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dye-providing composition is useful in various diagnostic assays wherein a peroxidase-labeled specific binding species is used. This composition is substantially free of peroxidase and such labeled species, and comprises an imidazole leuco dye and 4'-hydroxyacetanilide present in an amount up to about 2.5 mmolar. This composition can be included as part of a diagnostic test kit.

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