Universal collection medium

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2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Brusca, John S. (Department: 1631)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C435S040500

Reexamination Certificate

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06969585

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a novel universal collection medium for cell collection. The medium allows for the first time the ability to perform cytology and direct molecular analysis on cells preserved in a single sample. This invention also provides novel methods for analyzing cells to assess human conditions.

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