Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007100, C435S007900, C435S007920, C436S501000, C436S518000, C436S536000, C436S542000, C422S067000, C424S001490, C536S023100, C536S024300, C536S024330
Reexamination Certificate
active
07087395
ABSTRACT:
The present invention features a kit and a method of using the kit for determining a concentration of a vitamin D component. The kit comprises a releasing composition and a detecting composition. The releasing composition comprises an aqueous base component. In one embodiment, the releasing composition is substantially free from an organic solvent.
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Garrity Martha
Tran Jacqueline
Cook Lisa V.
Hollrigel Greg S.
Le Long V.
Quest Diagnostics Investments Incorporated
Stout Donald E.
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