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Rapid and sensitive method for quantitative determination of the level of heparin—PF4 complex induced immunoglobulin antibodies

US8940495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2009
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/97
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a lateral flow immuno-assay system capable of rapidly, cost effectively, and quantitatively detecting and assessing the level of HIT antibodies in body fluids of a patient. Also taught are methods for employing the system to assist in diagnosis of HIT, and for screening or detecting a changing titer of HIT antibodies in the body fluids of a patient to determine susceptibility toward HIT.

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