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US 2025/0164495 A1Published application
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 comprises 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 labeling urine in a subject, the method comprising, sequentially:
- orally administering an amount of fluorescein to the subject 20 minutes prior to miction;
- obtaining a urine sample from the subject;
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- detecting fluorescence of the fluorescein in the urine sample.
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