Waveguide immunosensor with coating chemistry and providing enhanced sensitivity
US5846842A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/805
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for evanescent light fluoroimmunoassays are disclosed. The apparatus employs a planar waveguide and optionally has multi-well features and improved evanescent field intensity. The preferred biosensor and assay method have the capture molecules immobilized to the waveguide surface by site-specific coupling chemistry. Additionally, the coatings used to immobilize the capture molecules provide reduced non-specific protein adsorption.
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