Reagents and kits for determination of fetal fibronectin in a vaginal sample
US5281522A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/368
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to methods, reagents and kits for detection of normal or ectopic pregnancy, the termination of pregnancy, or increased risk of preterm labor and rupture of membranes. Each embodiment involves sampling from the vaginal cavity, and determining the presence or absence of a specific analyte in the test sample. Sandwich or competition assay procedures can be used. Reagents and reagent kits for the above assays are included. The kit contains anti-(fetal fibronectin) antibody and an anti-fibronectin antibody.
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