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Immunoassay system using forced convection currents

US5658723A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1994
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/81
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An analytical system for performing an immunoassay is provided wherein the system contains an element that uses capillary action to draw a sample into a reaction chamber charged with reagent containing an immobilized antibody or immobilized antigen, where reaction between the liquid sample and the reagent is monitored, and optionally contains a method for controlling the moment that transport of the sample from the sample well to the reaction chamber is initiated.

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