Immunological assay system and method
CA 2530717 C · Owner: Roback, John D. · Inventors: Hillyer, Christopher D.; Roback, John D.
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An immunological or immunohematological assay system is disclosed that includes a vessel capable of containing an assay sample an incubator, a , sample separation system an image acquisition system, and a pipettor. The immunological assay system may also include a washer. Also disclosed is an immunological assay method that includes the steps of placing a immunological assay sample in a vessel, which may include a filter; adding testing reagents to the vessel; incubating the sample and reagent mixture in the vessel; separating the sample and reagent mixture in the vessel into components that have and have not reacted; and analyzing the vessel to determine the presence of …
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- Filed June 24, 2004 and granted April 28, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 24, 2024.
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