Automated immunoassay
CA 1088421 A · Owner: Rector And Visitors Of The University Of Virginia (The) · Inventors: Brooker, Gary; Terasaki, Wesley L.; Price, Michael G.
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An automated immunoassay apparatus which comprises: means for time controlled incubation of a multiplicity of sample solutions, each of which comprise a mixture of (a) a sample possibly containing an antigen or antibody intended to be assayed; (b) a solution of a known concentration of a tagged antigen or tagged antibody; and when assaying for antigen optionally; (c), a solution of a known titer of an antibody reactable with said antigen;, activating detector means for determining the presence of the incubated sample and for activating a timing means upon detection of said sample at a detection station; means for introducing said incubated sample into said activating detector means;, timing …
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- Granted October 28, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 28, 1997.
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