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20080206889 | Comparative multiple analyte assay - Methods for measuring the relative amount of two or more analytes of interest in a fluid sample, as well as kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods involve assays that utilize a solid phase apparatus with a membrane having an application point and at least two sample capture zones having sample capture reagents; analyte binding particles or analyte coated particles; and assessment of a ratio of such particles arrested in capture zones, wherein the ratio is equal to, or inversely equal to, the relative amounts of the analytes of interest in the fluid sample. | 08-28-2008 |
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20100047857 | MULTIPLE ANALYTE IMMUNOASSAY - Methods for measuring the amount of two or more analytes of interest in a fluid sample, and kits useful in the methods, are disclosed. The methods involve determining a ratio of a detected amount of a single analyte of interest, to the sum of a detected amount of each of the analytes of interest plus a detected amount of a control, wherein the amount of each analyte of interest is directly or inversely related to the ratio for each analyte of interest. | 02-25-2010 |
20100099115 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND ANALYZING SAMPLES - The invention relates to systems and methods for preparing and analyzing samples (e.g., mucosal samples) for a microorganism of interest. In particular, the systems and methods are useful for detecting one or more analytes characteristic of a microorganism (i.e., microbe) of interest, such as components of cell walls that are characteristic of a microbe, particularly | 04-22-2010 |
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20110269115 | Heated Assays for Influenza - Methods of increasing specific binding, decreasing non-specific binding, and reducing false-positive interaction in solid phase assays for influenza are disclosed. In the methods, the solid phase apparatus (lateral flow solid phase apparatus or capillary flow solid phase apparatus) is subjected to elevated heat subsequent to application of a test sample to the solid phase apparatus. | 11-03-2011 |
20110294109 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE - Methods of decreasing non-specific binding in solid phase assays for an analyte are disclosed. In the methods, the solid phase apparatus (lateral flow solid phase apparatus or capillary flow solid phase apparatus) is subjected to elevated heat. The elevated heat can be applied subsequent to application of a test sample to the solid phase apparatus. | 12-01-2011 |
20140186849 | FLUORESCENT DETECTOR SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION OF CHEMICAL PERTURBATIONS IN STERILE STORAGE DEVICES - System and method for detecting and measuring chemical perturbations in a sample. The system and method are useful for non-invasive pH monitoring of blood or blood products sealed in storage bags. | 07-03-2014 |