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Double capture assay method employing a capillary flow device

US5145784A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1992
Grant dateSep 8, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/901
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A capillary flow device useful in double capture assays, such as double capture immunoassays, and a double capture assay. The capillary flow device comprises a capillary track, a sample receptacle, a particle collecting means and, optionally, a magnet and a particle concentrator. The assay method is useful for determining any analyte of interest for which there is a specific binding partner.

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