Oligonucleotides and methods for detecting hepatitis B viral nucleic acids
US6635428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6818
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for determining the presence and/or amount of HBV nucleic acids in a test sample. In particular, substantially purified oligonucleotide primers and probes are described that can be used for qualitatively and quantitatively detecting HBV nucleic acid in a test sample by amplification methods. The present invention also provides primers and probes for generating and detecting control nucleic acid sequences that provide a convenient method for assessing internal quality control of the HBV assay.
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