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Magnetic device for immunological analysis of a solid phase

US5558839A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1994
Grant dateSep 24, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/824
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for performing immunoassays employs a microtiter tray having wells coated with a specific binding partner in conjunction with an array of magnets disposed below the tray. A device for providing relative circular motion of the tray and magnetic array so as to provide a magnet field to the well walls for attracting magnetic particles and subsequent movement of the magnetic field.

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