Affinity binding-based system for detecting particulates in a fluid
US6656430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides methods an apparatus for detecting and quantifying particulate matter suspended in a fluid. Specifically, the invention provides an integrated, affinity-binding based, analytical system comprising a platform for performing an affinity-binding based assay for specifically binding particulates including microbial cells, and a detection means for detecting the particulates specifically bound to a defined surface or chamber comprising the platform. Methods for using the analytical systems of the invention are also provided.
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