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Simplified extraction method for bacterial antigens using dried reagents

US5536646A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1994
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/315
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Polysaccharide antigens characteristic of Group A or B Streptococci are extracted for use in immunodiagnostic assays by a simplified method. The method involves the use of two dried reagents, sodium nitrite and Tris base, and a liquid reagent, acetic acid.

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