DETECTION APPARATUS
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1. An assay chamber for detecting at least one agent, the assay chamber comprising:
- a) a superstructure comprised of a least two circulation ports;
b) a waveguide element comprising at least one binding molecule that binds the at least one agent; and
c) an adhesive means for attaching the base to the waveguide element,wherein at least one channel is formed between the base and waveguide and wherein the at least two circulation ports and the at least one binding molecule are aligned with the at least one channel.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to, in part, methods, reagents and apparatuses for the detection of agents. The present invention also relates, in part, to compositions including, but not limited to, flow cells, assay chambers, reagent reservoir delivery units and devices for holding an assay chamber. The present invention also provides various components and combinations of components for various detection apparatuses. The present invention also relates to a portable agent detection apparatus that can be used in the field or at a point of care and is not limited to specialized laboratories or limited to use by highly skilled users.
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1. An assay chamber for detecting at least one agent, the assay chamber comprising:
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a) a superstructure comprised of a least two circulation ports; b) a waveguide element comprising at least one binding molecule that binds the at least one agent; and c) an adhesive means for attaching the base to the waveguide element, wherein at least one channel is formed between the base and waveguide and wherein the at least two circulation ports and the at least one binding molecule are aligned with the at least one channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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- 16. A detection apparatus for performing at least one detection assay comprising a reagent reservoir delivery unit, wherein the reagent reservoir delivery unit is designed to access a reagent in a reagent pack, wherein the reagent pack comprises at least one reservoir and wherein upon proper insertion of the reagent pack into the reagent reservoir delivery unit, ports are automatically inserted into the at least one reservoir of the reagent pack.
- 20. An apparatus for the analysis of an agent in a sample comprising an assay chamber, a light source, a detection device, and a computer wherein the apparatus is capable of being manually carried by an average adult.
- 22. A reagent pack, wherein the reagent pack comprises at least two reservoirs, wherein at least one of the reservoirs comprises a reagent and wherein at least one reservoir comprises a lid.
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