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US 10,871,492 B2Granted
Methods for labeling urine in a subject with fluorophores
AssigneeUptru Inc.
InventorMark Dubé
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Abstract
A method for labeling urine in a subject using fluorophores is provided that allows for determining if a urine sample originates from the subject that accepted the administered fluorophore. The method discloses detection of the fluorophore in the urine sample with optical means. One suitable fluorophore is fluorescein sodium. The method may be suitable for ensuring that urine samples for drug, illicit substance or other substance tests are genuine.
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A method of detecting fluorescently labelled urine from a subject, the method comprising:
- orally administering an amount of fluorescein to the subject at a time prior to miction;
- obtaining a urine sample from the subject;
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- detecting fluorescence of the fluorescein in the urine sample, wherein the fluorescein is detected in the urine sample with an ophthalmoscope equipped with a cobalt blue or equivalent filter.
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