Universal collection medium
US6969585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/118
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a novel universal collection medium for cell collection. The medium allows for the first time the ability to perform cytology and direct molecular analysis on cells preserved in a single sample. This invention also provides novel methods for analyzing cells to assess human conditions.
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