Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Hemoglobin – myoglobin – or occult blood
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-22
2008-09-23
Alexander, Lyle A (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Hemoglobin, myoglobin, or occult blood
C422S051000, C422S067000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07427505
ABSTRACT:
A specimen testing device having a first panel including a first aperture for receiving a first specimen and a second aperture for receiving a second specimen; a second panel; a sheet disposed between the first and second panels for receiving at least the first specimen through the first aperture, wherein the sheet includes a test area having a reagent for possible reaction to the first specimen as part of a primary test procedure; and a removable tab at least partially aligned with the second aperture for receiving the second specimen, the removable tab accessible from an exterior of the device and available for use in a secondary test procedure. A method of testing for the presence of blood in fecal matter including primary and secondary testing of the fecal matter. A test kit including a specimen testing device and reagents for performing a primary test a secondary test on specimens.
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Website: www.insuretest.com.
Alexander Lyle A
Immunostics, Inc.
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
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