Method for performing coagulation assays accurately, rapidly and simply, using dry chemical reagents and paramagnetic particles
US5110727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/809
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the measurement of clot formation times, clot dissolution times, or clotting parameters is disclosed. This method performs these measurements by monitoring movement of magnetic particles incorporated in the sample being assayed, where the movement is induced by a magnetic field.
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