Breath test for the detection of various diseases
US6540691B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0087
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The alkane profile (FIGS. 12-14) comprising the alveolar gradients of n-alkane in breath having 4 carbons to 20 carbons, and the methyl alkane profile (FIGS. 30-34) are determined for the diagnosis of disease in mammals, including humans.
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