Devices, compositions and methods pertaining to microscopic analysis of microorganisms and other analytes of interest
US9976173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6888
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention pertains to devices, compositions and methods that can be used for the rapid determination of microorganisms, cells and other analytes of interest (e.g. a nucleic acid target) as well as associated properties of said microorganisms, cells and analytes. For example, said devices, compositions and/or methods can be applied to the determination of a trait of a microorganism present in a sample. Said devices, compositions and methods utilize matrix-forming prolonged-dissolution hydrophilic polymer to encapsulate hybridization probes and optionally other assay reagents within two or more reagent zones and/or matrix zones disposed on the surface of a substrate. Each reagent zone and/or matrix zone can be designed as a separate assay. Thus, a plurality of assays can be performed on a single substrate. In some embodiments, devices can be supplied in a form ready for a customer to rapidly perform one or a plurality of assays.
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