Methods for the simultaneous detection of HCV antigens and HCV antibodies
US6727092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2469/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The subject invention relates to methods for the simultaneous detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antigens as well as antibodies produced in response to HCV antigens. Furthermore, the subject invention allows one to detect antigens in the early, acute stage of infection, even prior to the development of antibodies, thereby allowing for early detection of infected blood and blood products, thus improving the safety of the blood supply.
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