Compositions and method for accurate early pregnancy diagnosis

Details Compositions and method for accurate early pregnancy diagnosis Compositions and method for accurate early pregnancy diagnosis

2002-11-20

2009-08-18

Chin, Christopher L (Department: 1641)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S007900, C435S007920, C436S065000, C436S510000, C436S814000, C436S817000

Reexamination Certificate

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07575861

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides improved assays for detection of pregnancy. In the assays, pregnancy associated glycoproteins are analyzed in conjunction with progesterone analysis. The techniques of the invention overcome limitations in the prior art by reducing the rate of false positive results. The assays provided by the invention can be implemented to increase the efficiency of commercial animal breeding programs.

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