Oral collection device and kit for immunoassay
US5103836A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0009
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and device for collecting immunoglobulins and other analytes from the oral cavity for immunological and other testing. The device is a treated absorbent pad used to collect a specimen having a high concentration of immunoglobulins or other analytes. The specimen can be subjected to a basic immunological testing technique which can be used as a tool for screening a patient for diseases. A test kit is also provided.
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