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Positive calibrator/control composition for an IgM serology assay and an IgM serology assay

US5478753A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1993
Grant dateDec 26, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/106664
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is described a positive calibrator/control composition for use in assays for the detection of antibodies to infectious disease agents. The composition includes a composite antibody of a nonspecific IgM immunoglobulin moiety covalently linked to a specific, non-IgM antibody moiety. Also described is an assay method which utilizes the positive calibrator or control composition.

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