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Method for quantitative analysis of body fluid constituents
Assignee: Actimed Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1989-05-17
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Granted: 1992-02-11
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Expires: 2009-05-17
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a self-contained, chromatic quantitative analyzer that quantitatively detects an analyte in a biological fluid. The invention includes a base having a first open reservoir for receiving the biological fluid. A means for separating solids from the biological fluid is provided in the first open reservoir. A channel is provided which draws, by capillary and/or wicking action, the biological fluid from the first open reservoir to a second open reservoir. The second open reservoir draws the biological fluid from the channel and, when the second open reservoir is full with the biological fluid, the capillary and/or wicking action terminates. A membrane is provided in the channel which is permeable to the biological fluid. There is at least one chromatic chemical indicator immobilized in the membrane in a predetermined concentration. The membrane enables the biological fluid to interact with the chromatic chemical indicator.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Ertinghausen
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-09 05:07
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/502; B01L3/5027; C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/543; G01N33/54366; G01N33/54386; G01N33/54387; G01N33/54388; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/12; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/02; B01L2300/025; B01L2300/028; B01L2300/06; B01L2300/0681; B01L2300/069; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0825; B01L2300/0861; B01L2300/087; B01L2300/0887; B01L2400/00; B01L2400/04; B01L2400/0403; B01L2400/0406; B01L3/502707; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S435/00; Y10S435/81; Y10S435/975; Y10S436/00; Y10S436/807
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A method for quantitatively analyzing a biological fluid for an analyte comprising the following steps: depositing a biological fluid sample in a first open reservoir of an analytical device, said first open reservoir having means for separating solids from a fluid sample, whereby solids in said biological fluid sample are substantially retained in said first open reservoir; drawing said biological fluid sample through a channel from said first open reservoir to a second open reservoir to fill said second open reservoir with said biological fluid sample, said second reservoir being configured so as to draw a precise predetermined volume of biological fluid sample through said channel; said channel including a permeable membrane having at least one reagent specific for the analyte to be determined, said reagent including a chromatic indicator immobilized in said membrane in a predetermined amount to quantify the analyte in said biological fluid, whereby analyte in said biological fluid sample reacts with said reagent to produce a color change in said channel; said channel being provided with calibration means related to said color change to quantify the amount of analyte present in said biological fluid sample.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
189 words
A method for quantitatively analyzing a biological fluid for an analyte comprising the following steps: depositing a biological fluid sample in a first open reservoir of an analytical device, said first open reservoir having means for separating solids from a fluid sample, whereby solids in said biological fluid sample are substantially retained in said first open reservoir; drawing said biological fluid sample through a channel from said first open reservoir to a second open reservoir to fill said second open reservoir with said biological fluid sample, said second reservoir being configured so as to draw a precise predetermined volume of biological fluid sample through said channel; said channel including a permeable membrane having at least one reagent specific for the analyte to be determined, said reagent including a chromatic indicator immobilized in said membrane in a predetermined amount to quantify the analyte in said biological fluid, whereby analyte in said biological fluid sample reacts with said reagent to produce a color change in said channel; said channel being provided with calibration means related to said color change to quantify the amount of analyte present in said biological fluid sample.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said reagent is selected form the group consisting of enzymes, labeled antibodies, unlabeled antibodies, antigens, and a dye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said analyte is selected from the group consisting of cholesterol, glucose, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, hormones, drugs, infectious agents, and antibodies.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises cholesterol esterase, cholesterol oxidase, ascorbic acid oxidase, sodium cholate, a surfactant, peroxidase, 4C1-1-naphthol, and a buffer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises cholesterol esterase, cholesterol oxidase, ascorbic acid oxidase, sodium cholate, a surfactant, peroxidase, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl benzidine, and a buffer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises glucose oxidase, peroxidase, 4C1-1-naphthol and a buffer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises glucose oxidase, peroxidase, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl benzidine, and a buffer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises glycerol kinase, lipase, glycerol phosphate oxidase, ATP, a surfactant, 4C1-1-naphthol and a buffer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said chromatic indicator comprises glycerol kinase, lipase, glycerol phosphate oxidase, ATP, a surfactant, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl benzidine, and a buffer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said reagent is selected from the group consisting of labeled drugs, labeled hormones, and labeled antibodies.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 10 wherein said reagent comprises peroxidase labeled conjugate of theophylline, an antibody against theophylline, urea peroxide, and a buffer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 11 wherein said reagent comprises a labeled antibody, an antigen to the antibody to be analyzed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 11 wherein aid biological fluid sample is whole plasma.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a method for quantitatively analyzing a biological fluid for an analyte by contacting said biological fluid sample with a membrane having immobilized thereon at least one reagent specific for the analyte to be determined, said reagent including a visually observable chromatic indicator, the improvement comprising: drawing said biological fluid sample from a first open reservoir through a channel including a permeable membrane having a reagent immobilized in said membrane to a second open reservoir wherein said biological fluid sample is substantially completely reacted with the reagent immobilized in the membrane, such that said second reservoir is configured to meter the volume of the biological fluid sample through said channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a method for quantitatively analyzing a biological fluid for an analyte by contacting said biological fluid sample with a membrane having immobilized thereon at least one reagent specific for the analyte to be determined, said reagent including a visually observable chromatic indicator, the improvement comprising: drawing said biological fluid sample from a first open reservoir through a channel including a permeable membrane having a reagent immobilized in said membrane to a second open reservoir wherein said biological fluid sample is substantially completely reacted with the reagent immobilized in the membrane, such that said second reservoir is configured to meter the volume of the biological fluid sample through said channel.
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