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Reagent chamber for test apparatus and test apparatus

US6180395A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1999
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/81
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A single use reagent chamber and a test apparatus for the detection of test samples, particularly by a chemiluminescent test. The chamber includes a cylinder sealed with probe-puncturable membranes into a sealed compartment with a reagent composition therein for the test used. The reagent chamber is used in a test unit of the test apparatus.

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