Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, reagents, kits, systems, system components, and methods for performing assays. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an assay composition for detecting luminescence, which comprises an alkyl diethanolamine, for example, N-butyldiethanolamine (BDEA). In emodiments, the assay composition comprises 2-dibutylaminoethanol (BDAE).

Abstract: A method of interactively navigating a user through a path of menu choices on a user interface may include displaying a current menu of choices on a first portion of a user interface display. The user interface allows for selecting of a menu item from the current menu of choices and to drill down through levels of menu choices based on selecting a menu item from a prior level of menu choices. A second portion of the user interface display presents past selected and past unselected menu items of the drilled-down levels. The past unselected menu items are displayed as selectable options. The user interface allows for jumping to a different path of menu choices by selecting a past unselected menu item from a previously navigated menu level displayed on the second portion of the user interface display.

Abstract: A method of interactively navigating a user through a path of menu choices on a user interface may include displaying a current menu of choices on a first portion of a user interface display. The user interface allows for selecting of a menu item from the current menu of choices and to drill down through levels of menu choices based on selecting a menu item from a prior level of menu choices. A second portion of the user interface display presents past selected and past unselected menu items of the drilled-down levels. The past unselected menu items are displayed as selectable options. The user interface allows for jumping to a different path of menu choices by selecting a past unselected menu item from a previously navigated menu level displayed on the second portion of the user interface display.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for improving assay specificity and performance in binding assays.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a plurality of working electrode zones disposed, and defining a pattern, on a surface of the cell and at least one auxiliary electrode disposed on the surface. The auxiliary electrode having a defined interfacial potential.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation are described. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated analysis in a multi-well plate assay format.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for conducting binding assays in an assay device that includes one or more storage and use zone. The storage zones of the assay device are configured to house one or more reagents used in an assay conducted in the use zone of the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, reagents, kits, systems, system components, and methods for performing assays. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an assay composition for detecting luminescence, which comprises an alkyl diethanolamine, for example, N-butyldiethanolamine (BDEA). In embodiments, the assay composition comprises 2-dibutylaminoethanol (BDAE).

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for analyzing a sample for an analyte using proximity-based extension, such as proximity extension strand displacement. Also provided are multiplexed methods for analyzing a sample using proximity-based extension. Provided herein are methods for screening for pairwise combination of binding moieties, for use in a sandwich-type assay. Also provided are compositions that find use in the present methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for improving assay specificity and performance in binding assays.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for conducting solid-phase binding assays. Onc example is an assay method having improved analyte specificity where specificity is limited by the presence of non-specific binding interactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and kits to assess an absorbed dose of ionizing radiation and/or the severity of tissue injury from radiation in a patient. The invention also relates to algorithms used to calculate an absorbed dose of radiation based on biomarker measurements of a plurality of biomarkers that are altered relative to a normal control in the event of radiation exposure.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a real-time global bio-surveillance and response solution. The systems and apparatuses may include one or more sentinel subsystems and one or more surge subsystems that each include a real-time, cloud-based, distributed, interconnected set of hardware, software, and/or firmware for comprehensive surveillance, complete detection, and immediate response various to biological, chemical, and/or bio-chemical anomalies, for example, a new or emerging pathogen or other health condition.

Abstract: Assay cartridges are described that have purification, reaction, and detection zones and other fluidic components which can include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, reagent chambers, reconstitution chambers and the like. The assay cartridges are used to conduct multiplexed nucleic acid measurements. Also described are kits including such cartridges, methods of using the same, and a reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation are described. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated analysis in a multi-well plate assay format.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a real-time global bio-surveillance and response solution. The systems and apparatuses may include one or more sentinel subsystems and one or more surge subsystems that each include a real-time, cloud-based, distributed, interconnected set of hardware, software, and/or firmware for comprehensive surveillance, complete detection, and immediate response various to biological, chemical, and/or bio-chemical anomalies, for example, a new or emerging pathogen or other health condition.

Abstract: A method for providing guidance through a graphical user interface (GUI) to assist with the completion of one or more steps of an experimental process may include the following. One or more processors may receive a first command to select an experiment comprising one or more steps to be performed on an instrument or other equipment. The one or more processors may further provide a second command to display at least a subset of the one or more steps of the experiment on a UI display. The one or more processors may further provide a third command, to instruct the instrument or other equipment to at least partially carry out the one or more steps of the experiment.

Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.

Abstract: Assay cartridges are described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, dry reagent pill zones and the like. In certain embodiments, these cartridges are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick. Also described are kits including such cartridges and a cartridge reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge.

Abstract: We describe apparatuses, systems, method, reagents, and kits for conducting assays as well as process for their preparation. They are particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, they may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.