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Capillary flow device

  • US 5,144,139 A
  • Filed: 07/19/1991
  • Issued: 09/01/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for detecting agglutination of particles, which comprises:

  • adding a fluid sample to a capillary passageway in a cartridge containing a diagnostic reagent that interacts with said sample to produce an agglutination system comprising said particles;

    passing a beam of light through said sample in said capillary passageway while said particles are in motion relative to said beam; and

    detecting in said fluid the presence of agglutinated particles.

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