Method and device for ketone measurements
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1. A method for the detection of a ketone or aldehyde analyte in a fluid sample comprising:
- (a) contacting the analyte present in the sample with a first solid matrix material to which a nitroprusside salt is coupled and a second solid matrix material to which a primary or secondary amine is covalently coupled,(b) reacting the analyte with the nitroprusside and the amine to form a detectable reaction product, and(c) detecting the reaction product.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and materials for the detection of ketone and aldehyde analytes in fluid samples by means of reacting analyte containing samples with a first solid matrix material to which a nitroprusside salt is coupled and a second solid matrix material to which an amine is covalently coupled. Methods and devices are also provided for ascertaining the fat catabolism effects of a weight loss dietary regimen comprising determining the breath acetone concentration of the subject.
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1. A method for the detection of a ketone or aldehyde analyte in a fluid sample comprising:
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(a) contacting the analyte present in the sample with a first solid matrix material to which a nitroprusside salt is coupled and a second solid matrix material to which a primary or secondary amine is covalently coupled, (b) reacting the analyte with the nitroprusside and the amine to form a detectable reaction product, and (c) detecting the reaction product. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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- 10. A device for the detection of ketones and aldehydes in a fluid sample comprising a first solid matrix material to which a nitroprusside salt is coupled and a second solid matrix material to which a primary or secondary amine compound is covalently bound.
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