Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Involving diffusion or migration of antigen or antibody
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Chin, Christopher L. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Involving diffusion or migration of antigen or antibody
C604S001000, C604S003000, C422S050000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S067000, C422S105000, C435S287100, C435S287200, C435S288100, C435S810000, C435S970000, C436S063000, C436S518000, C436S805000, C436S810000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07098040
ABSTRACT:
A diagnostic test unit is provided. The test unit comprises a stem having a first end and a second end, the stem defining at least one flow channel extending between the first end and the second end. A swab is disposed at the first end of the stem, the swab being configured to collect a test sample derived from a biological source that is suspected of containing an analyte. The test unit also comprises a fluid chamber configured to contain a fluid, wherein the fluid chamber is in fluid communication with the swab via the flow channel. The test unit also comprises a rupturable seal that inhibits leakage of the fluid from the fluid chamber prior to use, and an assay for detecting the presence or absence of the analyte. The assay is in fluid communication with the swab, the flow channel, and the fluid chamber.
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Boga RameshBabu
Cohen David Samuel
Kaylor Rosann Marie Matthews
O'Connor Amanda Lee
Velazquez Herb
Chin Christopher L.
Dority & Manning PA
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
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