Flow control technique for assay devices

Details Flow control technique for assay devices Flow control technique for assay devices

2005-04-29

2010-12-28

Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Optical result

With reagent in absorbent or bibulous substrate

Reexamination Certificate

active

07858384

ABSTRACT:
A method for controlling fluid flow in an assay device that employs a membrane is provided. Specifically, one or more recessed regions are formed in the membrane by applying a solvent treatment thereto. The solvent treatment is selected based on its particular dissolving capacity for the material used to form the membrane. For example, an alcohol-based solvent, such as methanol, may be used as a solvent for nitrocellulose membranes. Upon contact with the solvent treatment, a recessed region is formed that may serve a variety of different functions relating to flow control. In one particular embodiment, the recessed region may function as a metering channel that is capable of delivering a controlled volume of the test sample to a detection zone upon initiation of the assay.

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