Self-corrected assay device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5171688
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07396326

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An assay device and method for determining the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The device includes a porous-matrix reservoir which receives the sample to be assayed, and at least two reaction zones into which sample fluid is drawn from the reservoir. In an embodiment containing two reaction zones, a single-point standard curve which corrects for reduced-signal effects related to loss of reagent activity and linear inhibition effects, is used to determine analyte concentration. In an embodiment containing three reaction zones, a two-point standard curve which corrects for reduced-signal effects related loss of reagent activity and non-linear inhibition effects, is used to determine analyte concentration. Also disclosed is an apparatus which uses the device for automated or semi-automated analyte assay.

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CHOLESTECH CORPORATION3347 INVESTMENT BOULEVARD HAYWARD CA 94545-3877

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blunt, Judith A Fremont, CA 2 41
Hewett, Gary E Los Altos Hills, CA 10 1547
Mielke, Steven T Fremont, CA 2 38

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