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Method for detecting the change in an analyte due to hemolysis in a fluid sample

US5416026A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1993
Grant dateMay 16, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2013

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

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method of detecting hemolysis in a whole-blood sample, a method of determining an elevation in the potassium ion concentration of a whole-blood sample, an apparatus for detecting hemolysis and/or determining an elevation in the potassium ion concentration in a fluid sample, an apparatus for detecting hemolysis and/or determining an elevation in the potassium ion concentration in a whole-blood sample, and a single-use cartridge containing a plurality of microfabricated biosensors which further contains a hemolysis detection unit.

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