Title:
AN AGGLUTINATION ASSAY METHOD AND DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/025637
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method and device for monitoring and measuring agglutination within a sample using a lateral flow assay device. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method for monitoring and measuring the onset of agglutination within a sample on a lateral flow assay device comprising micro-projections to define a lateral flow assay path wherein the method comprises combining the sample with at least one detectable marker and at least one agglutination marker or a combination thereof to form a labelled sample; subjecting the labelled sample to lateral flow; and monitoring the redistribution of the agglutination marker through the lateral flow assay path as agglutination occurs. The invention is also directed to a lateral flow assay device for carrying out the method and a kit comprising the lateral flow assay device and detection means.
Inventors:
KILLARD ANTHONY JOSEPH (GB)
KENT NIGEL (IE)
DUDEK MAGDALENA MARIA (PL)
KENT NIGEL (IE)
DUDEK MAGDALENA MARIA (PL)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2011/064841
Publication Date:
May 18, 2012
Filing Date:
August 29, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNIV DUBLIN CITY (IE)
KILLARD ANTHONY JOSEPH (GB)
KENT NIGEL (IE)
DUDEK MAGDALENA MARIA (PL)
KILLARD ANTHONY JOSEPH (GB)
KENT NIGEL (IE)
DUDEK MAGDALENA MARIA (PL)
International Classes:
G01N33/543; B01L3/00; C12Q1/56; G01N33/86
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HALLY, Anna-Louise et al. (27 Clyde RoadDublin, 4, IE)
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