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Liquid reagent set for L-lactate determination

US6030802A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1998
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/975
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides sets of liquid reagents that afford calibration stability in an enzyme based spectrophotometric assay for the measurement of lactate in patient samples. The reagent sets include a lactate oxidase, a peroxidase, a hydrogen donor, an agent that substantially prevents ascorbic acid interference, and agent that substantially prevents bilirubin interference, a coupling agent, a buffer and, optionally, a preservative. The invention further provides methods for using the liquid reagent sets.

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