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Method for measuring low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol

US8304204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2008
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2333/92
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for measuring LDL cholesterol in a sample using a test piece is provided which involves a step of measuring the total cholesterol in the sample; a step of measuring the non-LDL cholesterol in the sample; and a step of subtracting the non-LDL cholesterol value from the total-cholesterol value to obtain the LDL cholesterol level.

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