Sensitive method for detecting low levels of ATP
US7494781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/66
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods, devices and systems are provided for detection of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in samples using the luciferin-luciferase reaction. Aspects include a low pH composition for use in detecting the presence of ATP. The low pH composition can include low molarity buffers and detergents and can be used in combination with methods for reading, calculating and interpreting luminescence generated by the ATP-luciferin-luciferase reaction. Both the low molarity and low pH composition, and the methods for reading, calculating and interpreting luminescence, can be used with a single service hygiene monitoring format.
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