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US 2014/0154678 A1Published application
Clearance buffer
AssigneeMiacom Diagnostics GmbH
InventorIan Thrippleton
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Abstract
The invention concerns a composition comprising TCEP, biotin and dextran suitable for liquefying a viscous biological sample. The composition according to the invention can be used in diagnostic methods, preferably for use in diagnosis of an infection with a micro-organism, more preferably for use in diagnosis of HCAP.
Claims21
Liquid composition comprising:
- 0.1 mM to 10 mM TCEP,
- 0.08 pM to 80 pM biotin, and
- 0.01% w/v to 10% w/v of dextran in an aqueous medium at pH 7 to 10.
The method of claim 13, wherein the micro-organism is detected and healthcare associated pneumonia (HCAP) is diagnosed.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.