Optics: measuring and testing – Sample – specimen – or standard holder or support – Fluid containers
Patent
1989-08-01
1990-12-25
McGraw, Vincent P.
Optics: measuring and testing
Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support
Fluid containers
350618, 350619, 350403, G01N 2103
Patent
active
049798219
ABSTRACT:
A new immunoassay system is provided for the detection of ligands or ligand binding partners in solution in a heterogeneous format. The invention relies upon the detection of back scattered light from an evanescent wave disturbed by the presence of a colloidal gold label brought to the interface by an immunological reaction. The evanescent wave existing at the interface in turn is the result of a totally internally reflected incident light wave. Placement of the detector at a back angle above the critical angle insures a superior signal-to-noise ratio. Apparatus and methods for scanning, detecting and manipulating light including a scattered total internal reflectance immunoassay system are provided.
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Greenwood David L.
Schutt Ernest G.
Utberg Karin L.
Matthews Gale F.
McGraw Vincent P.
Ortho Diagnostic Systems Inc.
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