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Reagent for analyzing leucocytes

US5618733A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1994
Grant dateApr 8, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/107497
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reagent for analyzing leucocytes comprises (a) at least one ionic surfactant, being either a cationic or an amphoteric surfactant, in an amount sufficient for lysing erythrocytes and causing damage to a part of cell membranes of leucocytes; (b) at least one organic compound having a hydrophobic group and an acidic group which has a negative charge in an aqueous solution in an amount sufficient for a preserving leucocyte morphology by combining with a cationic component in leucocytes; (c) a nonionic surfactant; and (d) a buffer for adjusting pH.

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