Apparatus for performing assays on liquid samples accurately, rapidly and simply
US6197494A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/81
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An element and method for easily performing liquid assays are disclosed. The element uses capillary action to draw a predetermined volume of a liquid sample into a reaction chamber charged with reagent, where reaction between the liquid sample and the reagent is monitored.
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