Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Biological cellular material tested
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Warden, Jill (Department: 1773)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Biological cellular material tested
C436S164000, C436S172000, C436S176000, C436S808000, C435S040500, C435S040520
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993927
ABSTRACT:
Described are methods of visualizing biological samples using histological staining and invisible light (e.g., infrared or near-infrared) fluorescence.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc.
Cole Monique
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Warden Jill
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