Title:
RAPID LATERAL FLOW ASSAY FOR DETERMINING EXPOSURE TO MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER MYCOBACTERIA
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003065002
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An assay method and kit is disclosed for detecting the presence of at least one predesignated, target antibody to a mycobacterium in a sample selected from one or more patient bodily fluids. The method comprises the following steps: (a) contacting the sample of one or more patient bodily fluids with at least one mycobacterium antigen on a lateral-flow assay membrane to bind to the target antibody in the sample; (b) previously, simultaneously or subsequently to step (a), binding the at least one mycobacterium antigen with a conjugated label producing a detectable signal; and (c) detecting the signal whereby the presence of the target antibody is determined in the sample by the intensity or presence of the signal.
Inventors:
SIMONSON LLOYD G
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/002311
Publication Date:
May 13, 2004
Filing Date:
January 27, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
US GOV NAVY MED RES CENTER (US)
International Classes:
G01N33/558; G01N33/569; (IPC1-7): A61K39/395; A61K39/40; A61K39/00; A61K39/38; A61K39/02; A61K39/04; C12Q1/00; G01N33/53; G01N33/567
Foreign References:
| US4391904A | 1983-07-05 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1478395A4
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