Abstract: A rapid immunoassay device comprising a single porous membrane that serves as both a reagent support and a spent reagent reservoir is disclosed. The immunoassay device directs the flow of sample and reagents within the device in a manner that eliminates both lateral diffusion and backflow of reagents without the necessity of additional external means.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 1990
Date of Patent:
May 18, 1993
Assignees:
International Diagnostic Systems, Corp., KM Laboratories, Inc.