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Method and apparatus for detecting mastitis

US7757635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2003
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of testing a biological fluid for the presence of an infection. The method includes the steps of introducing a sample of biological fluid and a reagent including light amplifying compound into a reaction chamber, the light amplifying compound reacting with a substance present only in an infected sample to emit light, and immediately measuring the intensity of any light emitted from the sample.

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