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7618810 Metering strip and method for lateral flow assay devices  
A diagnostic method and associated test kit for detecting an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The kit includes a housing, and a membrane disposed within the housing having a detection...
7615218 Methods for determining and lowering caffeine concentration in fluids  
Single-chain, camelized heavy chain antibodies immunospecific for caffeine and stable at high temperatures are useful for analysis and recovery of caffeine in or from fluids. A device that provides...
7615191 Diagnostic devices and apparatus for the controlled movement of reagents without membranes  
The assay devices, assay systems and device components of this invention comprise at least two opposing surfaces disposed a capillary distance apart, at least one of which is capable of...
7611847 Method for identifying an intestinal phenotype  
The present invention relates to a method for identifying cells having a predisposition to develop an intestinal phenotype, wherein the cells are characterized by the loss of expression of the...
7611670 Quantitative analysis of a biological sample of unknown quantity  
Disclosed is a method for testing a modified specimen such as a dried blood spot, plasma or serum specimen, for an analyte of interest, such as cholesterol. In accordance with the disclosed subject...
7608466 Process and device for producing reagent carriers  
The invention concerns a process for producing reagent carriers having a binding capability that are suitable for determining analytes in liquids, wherein the process comprises at least one step of...
7604997 Wipes and methods for removal of metal contamination from surfaces  
Wipes, methods and kits useful for testing and/or removal of metal from surfaces (such as, dermal surfaces) are disclosed. Exemplar wipes, including the combination of a three-dimensionally...
7604776 Sample-liquid analysis disc and method for analyzing sample mixture liquid  
A reaction of a sample mixture liquid is detected accurately, by allowing a solid reagent to be dissolved and reacted in a liquid sample quickly and accurately. A disc main body, and at least one...
7601546 Diagnostic test devices  
A diagnostic test apparatus comprising: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a swab or a biopsy punch mounted on the first end of a shaft; and a cap for fitting over the first end of the...
7601509 Biotype diets system: predicting food allergies by blood type  
The invention is a diet-typing system for humans, including novel methods for diagnosis and treatment of food allergies and hypersensitivities. The diagnostic method correlates blood types...
7597849 Evidence collection holder for sample automation  
A device and method of securing the original biological specimen collection absorbent within a holder to permit use of the absorbent within automatic specimen analysis devices and to permit...
7595202 Analysis method using reporter (label) intermolecular interaction  
The present invention provides a method for controlling the spatial arrangement of an energy donor and an energy acceptor in a reaction complex in order to carry out the measurement with good...
7595201 Device for measuring an analyte  
A novel method for detecting the concentration of a metabolite in a fluid sample is provided. Devices for the detection of the analyte are also provided. In particular, a device for determining the...
7595196 Lateral flow assay devices with inhibiting backflow of the sample and methods of use  
The present invention is directed novel lateral flow devices for analyzing liquid samples. The devices contain chemical test strips and are useful for testing liquids for physical properties, such...
7595028 Bottomed tube for blood examination, stopper of bottomed tube for blood examination and blood examination container  
The present invention relates to a blood testing bottomed tube, which comprises a tubular member having an open one end and closed another end, and a coating layer formed on at least a part to be...
7592184 Ammonia detection and measurement device  
There is disclosed an apparatus and method for detecting and measuring volatile acidic or basic components including ammonia, ammonium, or volatile amines (compound) in a gas or liquid state fluid....
7592181 Occult blood testing device  
A self-contained system for testing for the presence of occult blood in a specimen has been provided. The system includes a housing holding a test element and a container for releasing a developing...
7588733 Retaining clip for reagent test slides  
A retaining clip for retaining reagent test slides in a stacked arrangement is formed as a unitary member and has first, second and third plates, each having an inner surface and an outer surface....
7587793 Evidence collection holder and storage method  
A device and method of securing the original biological specimen collection absorbent within a holder to permit use of the absorbent within automatic specimen analysis devices and to permit...
7585464 Biosensor cartridge and biosensor dispensing device  
A compact biosensor cartridge allows biosensors to be tested one by one and protects the biosensors from moisture until they are set. A biosensor dispensing device is also disclosed. A biosensor...
7582485 Method and device for detecting ammonia odors and helicobacter pylori urease infection  
The invention provides a breath testing device which visually indicates the presence of ammonia in a patient's breath, in particular ammonia from helicobacter pylori urease infection. The breath...
7575875 Method of tacrolimus extraction and quantification using aqueous detergents  
The present invention relates to a method of extracting tacrolimus in a test blood sample to use in a tacrolimus quantification assay. The method of the present invention extracts tacrolimus in...
7575721 Method and apparatus for storing and dispensing reagent beads  
Embodiments of the invention provide an efficient and effective technique for storing and dispensing reagent beads. In one embodiment, an apparatus is provided for dispensing reagent beads...
7569187 Device for removing consumable analytic products from a storage container  
A method and a device for removing an analytic consumable product, in particular a test element, from a storage container having chambers which are sealed by foils from which the consumable product...
7569185 Method for indicating shelf-life after mixing pre-dosed, pre-packaged two-part dental compositions  
A pre-dosed, pre-packaged mixing system and associated method for mixing, storing, and dispensing a two-part dental composition that becomes less stable upon mixing. The mixing system includes a...
7565830 System, methods, and compositions for detecting and inhibiting leaks in engine oil systems  
System, methods, and compositions are described for detecting and inhibiting leaks of an engine oil system. The composition may include an engine oil system sealant and a light activated compound....
7560272 Specimen collection and assay container  
The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber capable of collecting a specimen, a specimen passage slot, a reservoir, a reservoir seal,...
7560243 White blood cell functional assay  
A method of rapidly assaying nucleotide receptor P2X 7 pore activity in white blood cells contained within a blood sample. A method according to the invention includes the steps of: (a) labeling...
7556769 Fecal occult test packaging  
A specimen testing device having a folding top having a top inside and a top outside; a back portion having at least one flap opening, the back portion in folding communication with the folding...
7553957 Methods and kits for detecting classical swine fever virus  
The present invention provides methods and kits for detecting CSFV. The present invention also provides oligonucleotides for detecting CSFV.
7553675 Diagnostic assay device having an apparent non-signal line  
A test device and method for determining the presence or absence of one or more analytes in a fluid sample, the test device including a support or member bearing a mark thereon, and a matrix or...
7550288 Reaction method with use of biochemical analysis unit  
A biochemical analysis unit has a flow-through area in which plural spot areas are arranged, and probes are spotted onto the spot areas. The biochemical analysis unit is set into a chamber of a...
7550112 Sample collection cup with integrated activatable sample analysis system  
Medical and environmental diagnostic devices are described and claimed. Preferred embodiments feature cup within cup configurations wherein one cup is dedicated, for the most part, to sample...
7547557 Directed-flow assay device  
A diagnostic assay device that directs an applied sample to the analytical membrane of a directed flow device. The device has a sample receiving port defined by layers of built-up material on one...
7547552 Indication composition for surgical instrument cleaning evaluation  
The present invention provides an indicator composition for evaluating cleaning of a medical instrument that includes an extracellular matrix component and hemoglobin, as a contamination model...
7537937 Lateral flow assay device  
A test device and method for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a fluid sample, the test device including a support bearing a mark thereon, and a matrix defining an axial flow...
7537934 Chemiluminescence sensor array  
Embodiments of the invention relate to integrated chemiluminescence devices and methods for monitoring molecular binding utilizing these devices and methods. These devices and methods can be used,...
7534599 Support for growth medium  
The present invention is directed to a growth medium support plate including an essential planar body part extending therefrom. The growth medium support plate also includes a stem member for...
7534588 Methods, kits and polynucleotides for simultaneously diagnosing viruses  
The present invention provides a simultaneous method for diagnosing HBV, HCV and HIV of a suspected patient. The present invention further provides different primer sets and specific probes for...
7527765 Consumer food testing device  
A food testing device for testing for the presence of harmful contaminants in a food sample, includes a vessel adapted for holding a liquefied food sample, a liquefier operatively associated with...
7524456 Diagnostic devices for the controlled movement of reagents without membranes  
The assay devices, assay systems and device components of this invention comprise at least two opposing surfaces disposed a capillary distance apart, at least one of which is capable of...
7517495 Biological specimen collection and analysis system  
Disclosed is a device for collecting a fluid specimen. The device comprises a container that can receive a fluid specimen; a plunger movably positioned within the container, wherein the plunger can...
7517494 Test tray and test system for determining response of a biological sample  
The present invention provides test trays and test tray systems for assessing the response of a biological sample to a compound or combination of compounds. The compounds or combinations are...
7510687 Simultaneous detection of different antibodies and antigens in clinical alimentary and environmental samples  
Method and device to simultaneously detect different antibodies and antigens via immunoenzimatic tests and ELISA (Enzyme Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay) constituted by small absorbent cylinders, on...
7498132 Electrochemical test strip kit for analyte determination  
Electrochemical test strips and methods for their use in the detection of an analyte in a physiological sample are provided. The subject test strips have a reaction zone defined by opposing metal...
7488606 Collection device for lateral flow chromatography  
A device for collecting oral liquids includes a lateral flow chromatography strip having a collection member. The collection member is separated from the remainder of the chromatography strip by a...
7488450 Analyte collection and detection devices  
A system for collecting biological samples, such as fecal specimens, and testing such samples for the presence of an analyte is disclosed. The system comprises a sample collection device that...
7485433 Determination and quantification of red blood cell populations in samples  
The invention relates to the detection and determination of erythrocytopathies and hemoglobinopathies. The invention provides a method for distinguishing between subsets of red blood cells in a...
7485262 Apparatus for chemiluminescent assays  
Disclosed herein is a device and methods for the rapid chemiluminescence assay of surfaces to detect the presence of microbial contamination. The device and methods are suitable for use by...
7485118 Microstructured arrangement for the bubble-free filling with a liquid of at least one system for draining off liquids, apparatus having such an arrangement and filing method  
The present invention relates to a microstructure arrangement for the bubble-free filling with a liquid of at least one system for draining off liquids. The arrangement has an inlet for the...