Abstract:
The invention provides chemiluminescent assays that incorporate a film including at least one chemiluminescent precursor immobilized therewith which produces a triggerable chemiluminescent compound, the film being free of compounds which generate singlet oxygen and being adapted for use with a sensitizer-labeled agent or agent probative of the analyte.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a method and device for simultaneously testing a sample for the presence, absence, and/or amounts of one or more a plurality of selected analytes. The invention includes, in one aspect, a device for detecting or quantitating a plurality of different analytes in a liquid sample. The device includes a substrate which defines a sample-distribution network having (i) a sample inlet, (ii) one or more detection chambers, and (iii) channel means providing a dead-end fluid connection between each of the chambers and the inlet. Each chamber may include an analyte-specific reagent effective to react with a selected analyte that may be present in the sample, and detection means for detecting the signal. Also disclosed are methods utilizing the device.
Abstract:
A method of staining preselected, mounted specimens of either biological or nonbiological material enclosed within a staining chamber where the liquid staining reagents are applied and removed from the staining chamber using hypergravity as the propelling force. In the preferred embodiment, a spacecraft-operated centrifuge and method of diagnosing biological specimens while in orbit, characterized by hermetically sealing a shell assembly. The assembly contains slide stain apparatus with computer control therefor, the operative effect of which is to overcome microgravity, for example on board an International Space Station.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method for rendering cotton fiber cells that are post-anthesis and pre-harvest available for analysis of their physical properties. The method includes the steps of hydrolyzing cotton fiber cells and separating cotton fiber cells from cotton ovules thereby rendering the cells available for analysis. The analysis of the fiber cells is through any suitable means, e.g., visual inspection. Visual inspection of the cells can be accomplished by placing the cells under an instrument for detection, such as microscope or other means.
Abstract:
A tissue fixative comprising a solvent including one or more alkanols, one or more diols and/or triols and a catalyst, and a solute including an osmotically active substance and a mordant. A preferred composition comprises 14 ml ethanol, 14 ml ethandiol, 2.43 ml of a 37% solution of methanal, 0.375 g NaCl, 0.0375 g ZaCl.sub.2 and 69.57 mls water.
Abstract:
A fluorescent labelling composition comprises a linear polysaccharide backbone molecule having a plurality of target-binding molecules, such as antibodies or nucleic acids, attached at spaced-apart intervals thereon. Each of the target-binding molecules, in turn, includes a multiplicity of fluorescent dye molecules bound thereto. In this way, fluorescent signal introduced to a single target-site on a solid phase surface may be increased without loss of binding activity.
Abstract:
A method for analyzing solid material in a liquid sample comprises the steps of: distributing the sample equally by passage through a number of discrete wells adapted to retain the solid material, the concentration of solid material being such that it is absent in at least one well; and analyzing the wells for the presence of retained solid material. A device adapted for use in a method for analyzing solid material in a liquid sample comprises the combination of: a container for the sample; a unit comprising a number of discrete wells adapted to retain the solid material and allow the passage of liquid under the application of reduced pressure; structure for drawing liquid from the container and through the wells under reduced pressure; and a manifold or other element that provides uniform distribution of the sample passing from the container into the wells.
Abstract:
A fixative-stain system, which gives superior preservation of nuclear detail, is free from toxic mercury compounds, and which is simple and easy to use, includes a zinc salt and a cobalt salt, in combination, as a fixative, and at least one of Chlorazol Black E, Fast Green FCF and May-Grunwald stains, and preferably the three in admixture, as a staining composition. The fixative may also be used alone. The present fixative-stain system is suitable for fixing and staining all types of parasites such as enteric and other parasites which infect animals and humans.
Abstract translation:具有优异的核细节保存性的固色染色系统不含有毒的汞化合物,其简单易用,包括锌盐和钴盐,作为固定剂,至少一种 的氯唑黑E,Fast Green FCF和May-Grunwald污渍,优选三种混合物作为染色组合物。 固定剂也可以单独使用。 本发明的固定染色系统适用于固定和染色所有类型的寄生虫,如感染动物和人类的肠道和其他寄生虫。
Abstract:
A process for detecting the population count of microorganisms in an aqueous medium by means of ultraviolet spectrophotometry. The specimen is first filtered and the resulting filtrate then centrifuged to concentrate the microbial cells in a pellet layer. The microbial cells are then redispersed in an aqueous solution having a volume less than the volume of the original specimen and the absorption of ultraviolet light by the redispersed solution at wavelengths within the range of 260-280 nanometers is measured. The concentrated microbial cells may be lysed in order to release nucleic acid and protein components from the cellular wall structure.
Abstract:
A culture cup for sampling and microbial-count determination, comprising a body and a tightly closing removable lid, the bottom of the body being provided with depressions for accomodation of at least one culture medium. The lid on its underside may be provided with a recess for accommodation of a condensate absorbent, and the body of the cup with a shoulder to serve as a seat for the bottom of the lid. The lid and body are threaded for engagement. By placing a culture medium in the depression, a biological specimen such as urine or blood can be added in just sufficient quantity to wet the culture so pouring and handling are reduced. Culture and analysis can then be undertaken in the usual manner using the cup body as the carrier of the culture medium.