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Lymphocyte collection tube

US5053134A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1990
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2010

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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