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Assay method and apparatus

US7700373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2004
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/81
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in an assay comprising: (a) at least one first receptacle comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, (b) a porous membrane, and (c) at least one analyte-specific binding agent, characterised in that said at least one analyte-specific binding agent is immobilised on the underside of said porous membrane relative to the fluid inlet; and to methods of performing said assay.

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