Detection of an analyte by fluorescence using a thin film optical device

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PATENT NO 5552272
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08076348

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Device for detecting the presence or amount of an analyte of interest, comprising a reflective solid, optical support and a label capable of generating fluorescent signal upon excitation with a suitable light source wherein said support comprises an attachment layer comprising a chemical selected from the group consisting of dendrimers, star polymers, molecular self-assembling polymers, polymeric siloxanes, and film forming latexes wherein the support provides an enhanced level of exciting photons to the immobilized fluorescent label compound, and wherein the support also increases the capture of fluorescent signal.

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INVERNESS MEDICAL - BIOSTAR INC51 SAWYER RD SUITE 200 WALTHAM MA 02453

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Bogart, Gregory R Berthoud, CO 15 963

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