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Staining reagent for the determination of blood cells

US5994138A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1998
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2018

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

Abstract

The invention concerns a staining reagent for the determination of blood cells, in particular reticulocytes, which contains a stain capable of labelling cells after incubation, as well as an additive which is able to encourage penetration of the stain into the cells, this additive being chosen from an ionophoric compound, a detergent and mixtures thereof.

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