Hepatitis A antibody assay
AssigneeMerck & Co., Inc.
InventorsWilliam M. Hurni, William J. Miller, William J. McAleer
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Abstract
A diagnostic reagent for hepatitis A antibody is prepared by adhering hepatitis A antibody to a surface by non-specific adsorption followed by specific coupling of hepatitis A antigen to the antibody. This reagent is useful in an in vitro assay for hepatitis A antibody.
Claims5
A method of preparing a diagnostic reagent for use in an assay for hepatitis A antibody comprising contacting an opaque or transparent surface, the surface being substantially free of metallic globules and having hepatitis A antibody adhered thereto, with a cell culture fluid containing hepatitis A antigen whereby the surface has an inner layer of hepatitis A antibody and an outer layer of hepatitis A antigen.
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