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Universal collection medium

US6969585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1998
Grant dateNov 29, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 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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