Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the enrichment or depletion of tumor cells from a body fluid, in which a cell separation medium of specific density is overlaid with the body fluid and is centrifuged. A kit suitable for this method is likewise provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 1, 2007
Assignee:
Hexal Gentech Forschungs GmbH
Inventors:
Michael W. Dahm, Robert C. Phelps, Carsten Brockmeyer