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Multiplanar Lateral Flow Assay with Sample Compressor

  • US 20110136258A1
  • Filed: 12/02/2010
  • Published: 06/09/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lateral flow device for detecting an analyte in a sample comprising:

  • a sample compressor;

    a sample collector comprising a sample collection portion for collection of the sample;

    a test strip comprising a sample application zone and a test zone;

    a conjugate comprising a first binding partner for the analyte and a label; and

    a second binding partner for the analyte;

    wherein a component selected from the group consisting of the conjugate, the second binding partner and both the conjugate and the second binding partner is not located on the test strip prior to use of the lateral flow device; and

    wherein the sample compressor, the sample collector, and the test strip form a vertical stack to apply the sample to the test strip by compression;

    wherein the sample collector is located between the sample compressor and the test strip in the vertical stack.

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