Method and means for magnetic particle specific binding assay
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1. A method for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample, the method comprising the steps of:
- a. inserting a sample to be tested into a reaction vessel;
b. inserting solid magnetic particles coated with separating reagent into said reaction vessel to react with the sample;
c. removing said particles from said reaction vessel by inserting a magnet-equipped remover into said reacting vessel, wherein said particles adhere to said remover;
d. inserting the remover containing the particles into a measuring vessel wherein at least one of said reaction and measuring vessels contains a medium and agitating the medium by moving said remover vertically while said particles adhere to said remover to improve adherence of said particles;
e. measuring the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; and
f. determining the presence of the analyte.
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Abstract
A system and method for handling magnetic particles, as in an immunoassay. A remover having a magnetic body and covering sleeve is inserted in a vessel containing magnetic particles and a liquid. The remover is moved up and down with the particles adhered to agitate the liquid and improve adherence of the particles.
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21 Claims
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1. A method for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample, the method comprising the steps of:
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a. inserting a sample to be tested into a reaction vessel; b. inserting solid magnetic particles coated with separating reagent into said reaction vessel to react with the sample; c. removing said particles from said reaction vessel by inserting a magnet-equipped remover into said reacting vessel, wherein said particles adhere to said remover; d. inserting the remover containing the particles into a measuring vessel wherein at least one of said reaction and measuring vessels contains a medium and agitating the medium by moving said remover vertically while said particles adhere to said remover to improve adherence of said particles; e. measuring the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; and f. determining the presence of the analyte. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9)
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6. A method for removing magnetic separating particles from a fluid, comprising:
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providing a magnetic remover and a vessel containing magnetic particles and said fluid, said remover and said vessel shaped and sized such that vertical insertion of said remover into said vessel causes substantial fluid flow vertically between an inner wall of said vessel and said remover, removing said magnetic particles from said vessel by inserting said remover into said vessel, agitating said fluid by moving said remover up and down while said particles adhere to said remover, and raising said remover from said vessel. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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10. An apparatus for use in determining the presence of an analyte in a sample, the apparatus comprising:
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a. a reaction vessel containing a sample to be analyzed and solid magnetic particles coated with a separating reagent, wherein the separating reagent reacts with the sample; b. a plurality of vessels for performing intermediate steps on the particles after the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; c. a measuring vessel for conducting measurements of the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; d. a measuring device for measuring the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample in the measuring vessel; e. a magnet-equipped remover for inserting and moving the particles from one vessel to another, said remover being vertically movable for agitating a medium contained in each of said vessels while said particles adhere to said remover to improve adherence of said particles. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21)
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19. An apparatus for use in determining the presence of an analyte in a sample, the apparatus comprising:
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a. a reaction vessel containing a sample to be analyzed and solid magnetic particles coated with a separating reagent, wherein the separating reagent reacts with the sample; b. a plurality of vessels for performing intermediate steps on the particles after the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; c. a measuring vessel for conducting measurements of the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample; d. a measuring device for measuring the reaction between the separating reagent and the sample in the measuring vessel; e. a remover for inserting, removing and moving the particles from one vessel to another, said remover containing a magnet for making said particles adhere to said remover after the reaction, said remover being equipped with an outer surface, said outer surface having a profiled area for making said particles adhere to said remover as a dense mass, said outer surface sloping downwardly, and said outer surface being a sharp nodule at its lowest point, wherein at least one vessel contains a medium, and said remover being vertically movable for agitating the medium while said particles adhere to said remover to improve adherence of said particles.
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