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Saliva assay method and device

  • US 5,714,341 A
  • Filed: 03/30/1994
  • Issued: 02/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of determining the adequacy of amylase concentration quality in saliva from an oral fluid sample for the purpose of ensuring reliable detection of an analyte other than amylase, said method comprising the steps of:

  • i) collecting an oral fluid sample comprising amylase and suspected of containing the analyte;

    ii) detecting the amylase concentration in said sample; and

    ,iii) comparing said amylase concentration to a standard concentration to determine if the sample comprises adequate amylase concentration quality to reliably detect the analyte.

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