Method of reducing analysis time of endpoint-type reaction profiles
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1. A method for characterizing reaction end point, comprising:
- (a) initiating a chemical reaction;
(b) obtaining at least three measurements, at three different time points, of a value associated with an observable indicative of progress of said reaction; and
(c) determining an end point value for said observable from said measurements.
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Abstract
Methods, devices and kits for facilitating medical diagnostic assays and reducing the time required for taking of such assays. The methods comprise initiating a reaction, obtaining at least three measurements, at three different time points, of a value or level of an observable associated with the reaction, and estimating an end point value for the observable from the measurements.
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1. A method for characterizing reaction end point, comprising:
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(a) initiating a chemical reaction;
(b) obtaining at least three measurements, at three different time points, of a value associated with an observable indicative of progress of said reaction; and
(c) determining an end point value for said observable from said measurements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for characterizing reaction end point, comprising:
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(a) initiating a chemical reaction including an observable A indicative of extent of reaction, (b) measuring first, second and third values A1, A2, and A3 for said observable, at times t1, t2 and t3 respectively; and
(c) determining an endpoint value A∞
for said observable according to the relationship - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for characterizing a reaction end point, comprising:
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(a) stored programming capable of inputting at least three measurements, at three different time points, of a value associated with an observable indicative of progress of a chemical reaction; and
(c) stored programming capable of determining an end point value for said observable from said measurements. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A system for characterizing a reaction end point, comprising:
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(a) stored programming capable of inputting first, second and third values A1, A2, and A3 measured at times t1, t2 and t3 respectively, for an observable associated with a chemical reaction; and
(b) stored programming capable of determining an endpoint value A∞
for said observable according to the relationship - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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