Luminescence detection method
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsNeil Percy, Gregory W. Sitton
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Abstract
A method of detecting an analyte is provided. The method includes providing a sample, a container 110 with a wall 115, and a catalyst for a luminescent reaction. The wall includes a colored portion 115b. The method further comprises forming a reaction in the container and detecting the presence or absence of light emitted from the reaction mixture in the container. Detecting light emitted from the container can comprise detecting light passing through the colored portion. The colored portion can be detected visually and the color can be associated with the identity of an analyte-specific reagent disposed in the container. Kits comprising the container and a catalyst for a luminescent reaction are also provided.
Claims11
A kit, comprising:
- a catalyst;
- an analyte-specific reagent;
- and
- a container comprising at least one wall,
- wherein a material from which at least a portion of the wall is formed incorporates a coloring agent for marking the container;
- wherein the container is adapted for use in a luminometer, and
- wherein the portion of the wall comprising the coloring agent has an optical clarity and optical transmissivity that does not substantially prevent from passing through the portion of the wall of the container visible wavelengths of light that are products of a luminescent reaction in a reaction mixture comprising the catalyst and the analyte-specific reagent when the container contains the reaction mixture.
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