Abstract: A method of producing extremely stable leukocytes from human blood samples which are stable for long period of time under extraordinary temperature conditions. The method also relates to producing and stabilizing the leukocytes with formaldehyde release agents. The method is directed at the use of the stabilized leukocytes as a control in assays for determining CD4+ and HIV diagnosis and therapy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 13, 2011
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2014
Assignee:
Nordrhein-Wesfalen Krankenhausbetriebsgesellschaft Bad Oeynhausen mbH
Inventors:
Christian Prante, Knut Kleesiek, Wolfgang Prohaska
Abstract: A method of producing extremely stable leukocytes from human blood samples which are stable for long period of time under extraordinary temperature conditions. The method also relates to producing and stabilizing the leukocytes with formaldehyde release agents. The method is directed at the use of the stabilized leukocytes as a control in assays for determining CD4+ and HIV diagnosis and therapy.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 13, 2011
Publication date:
July 18, 2013
Applicant:
HERZ-UND DIABETESZENTRUM NORDRHEIN-WESFALEN KRANKENHAUSBETRIEBSGESELLSCHAFT BAD OEYNHAUSEN MBH
Inventors:
Christian Prante, Knut Kleesiek, Wolfgang Prohaska