Vaginal indicator to detect biomarkers of good health
US9034593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic kit for biomarkers of beneficial vaginal health is described. The kit includes a first detection zone within which a D-lactic acid detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of D-lactic acid, is determinable from the D-lactic acid detection signal. The kit further includes a second detection zone within which a hydrogen peroxide detection signal is capable of being generated, wherein the presence or quantity of hydrogen peroxide, is determinable from the hydrogen peroxide detection signal.
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