Article for diagnosis of achlorhydria
AssigneeGunn, Kirchubel & Miller
InventorMichael A. Kirchubel
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Abstract
There is disclosed an article for diagnosis of achlorhydria which includes an agent which is readily detectable when released in the stomach, the agent being enclosed in a fluid-impervious entrapping medium which is degraded in acidic fluids to release the agent.
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An article useful to detect stomach acid comprising a detection agent enclosed in a fluid-impervious entrapping medium with said entrapping medium including a degradable element that is degradable at pH lower than 6, with said degradable element sealing said entrapping medium whereby when said degradable element is degraded, said detection agent is released from said entrapping medium.
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