Method and apparatus for antigen retrieval process
US8067241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N1/312
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a method for antigen retrieval of a formaldehyde-fixed tissue sample comprising incubating a formaldehyde-fixed tissue sample in a first antigen retrieval solution at a temperature of greater than 90° C., transferring the tissue sample to a second antigen retrieval solution, and incubating the tissue sample in the second antigen retrieval solution at a temperature of greater than 90° C. The invention also provides a kit and sample delivery device for carrying out the method.
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