Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtration-detection device for detecting or quantifying an analyte in a test sample including a filtration device having a first binding material immobilized thereto, wherein the first binding material is capable of binding to a portion of the analyte, and a detection assembly positioned relative to the filtration device to detect or quantify analyte bound to the first binding material. The present invention also relates to methods of using the filtration-detection device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 10, 2003
Assignees:
Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Innovative Biotechnologies International, Inc.
Abstract: A test device and method for detecting or quantifying an analyte in a test sample employs an interdigitated electrode array and electroactive marker-encapsulating liposomes for signal generation and detection. The test device includes a contact portion on a first absorbent material, a capture portion either on the first absorbent material, or on a second absorbent material in fluid flow contact with the first absorbent material. The capture portion has a binding material specific for a portion of the analyte bound thereto. The device further includes an electrode array including first and second conductors each having a plurality of fingers, wherein the fingers of the conductors are interdigitated. The electrode array is positioned to induce redox cycling of an electroactive marker released either in or beyond the capture portion, depending upon whether direct (proportional) or indirect (inversely proportional) detection or measurement is desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 20, 1999
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2002
Assignees:
Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Innovative Biotechnologies International, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Allen Durst, Richard A. Montagna, Antje J. Bäumner, Sui Ti A. Siebert, Geoffrey S. Rule