Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing autoimmune chronic urticaria. For example, in certain embodiments, such methods generally comprise detecting the presence of auto-antibodies to cell-surface IgE receptors or cell-bound IgE in a patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2010
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2012
Assignee:
Viracor-IBT Laboratories, Inc.
Inventors:
John Frederick Halsey, Michelle Lee Altrich
Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing autoimmune chronic urticaria. For example, in certain embodiments, such methods generally comprise detecting the presence of auto-antibodies to cell-surface IgE receptors or cell-bound IgE in a patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2007
Date of Patent:
November 2, 2010
Assignee:
Viracor-IBT Laboratories, Inc.
Inventors:
John Frederick Halsey, Michelle Lee Altrich