Methods and systems for point of care bodily fluid analysis
US7150995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/723
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a system for quantitative measurement of percent glycated hemoglobin as hemoglobin A1c in whole blood having extended shelf life at room temperature. The system comprising a blood dilution solution and a device adapted for receiving at least a portion of diluted blood solution, for contacting the blood solution with a dry reagent system, for detecting a change in the reagent system and for providing an indication of the analytical result to the user, and the extended shelf life and the elimination of a requirement for refrigeration for storage is achieved by having the blood dilution solution which comprises a first surfactant for hemolysis and a second surfactant for stability. The system of this invention is useful in other analysis kits and systems as well.
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