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Metering technique for lateral flow assay devices

  • US 20060246600A1
  • Filed: 04/29/2005
  • Published: 11/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A diagnostic test kit for detecting the presence of an analyte within a test sample, the test kit comprising a lateral flow assay device that includes a membrane, wherein a metering channel is formed in the membrane that has a width that is the same or substantially equal to the width of the membrane, the depth of the metering channel being from about 0.1 to about 800 micrometers, and further wherein the membrane defines a detection zone that is located downstream from the metering channel.

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