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Universal collection medium

US7371518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2003
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/02
  • 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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