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Device for analytical determinations

US5116576A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1990
Grant dateMay 26, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0683
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for carrying out an analytical determination which comprises an assay cassette and a transport body which is adapted for location in the assay cassette, the assay cassette having a plurality of discrete reagent chambers which are separated from one another by a separation arrangement which, in use, is ruptured or opened by the transport body. An assay cassette is also described which includes a signal detection chamber that is separated from the final reagent chamber by a separation arrangement which, in use, is ruptured or opened by the transport body.

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