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Multilayer analytical element for determination of total cholesterol in blood

US5350675A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1992
Grant dateSep 27, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a dry type analytical element having at least one water-permeable layer including a porous spreading layer and at least one water-permeable layer, containing an enzyme having cholesterol esterase activity, the improvement which comprises containing a condensate of poly(ethylene oxide) monoalkylphenyl ether and formaldehyde at least in the water-permeable layer containing the enzyme or another water-permeable layer. In the analytical element of the invention, hemolysis does not occur and bound cholesterol is sufficiently decomposed to free cholesterol.

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