Apparatus and methods for detecting cerebrospinal fluid
AssigneeNeuropro Technologies, Inc.
InventorsBenjamin J. Remington, David J. Bearss, Kavian Shahi
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Abstract
Antibodies, apparatus and methods of detecting and diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid and conditions associated therewith are disclosed. In particular embodiments, CSF specific proteins are detected with antibodies in a strip test.
Claims44
An antibody that specifically binds to human beta-2 transferrin.
An apparatus for detecting cerebrospinal fluid leakage said apparatus comprising one or more antibodies that specifically bind to a CSF-specific protein.
A method for detecting CSF leakage in a patient comprising detection of a CSF-specific protein using a CSF-specific antibody.
A method for diagnosing CSF leakage in a patient using an antibody that specifically binds a CSF-specific protein.
A method for diagnosing a patient with a condition associated with cerebrospinal fluid leakage comprising the steps of:
- providing an apparatus having one or more antibodies that specifically binds a CSF-specific protein wherein the apparatus undergo a change upon exposure to said protein;
- contacting a test sample from a patient with said apparatus;
- and
- observing the apparatus for a change.
A kit for diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid leakage comprising:
- a container containing an antibody that specifically binds a CSF-specific protein;
- and
- instructions for use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.