Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the detection and multiplex quantification of analytes in a sample, using functionalised microspheres, whereby said microspheres are magnetised after the sample has been brought into contact therewith. The inventive method is particularly suitable for the detection and multiplex quantification of several analytes by means of flow cytometry. The invention also relates to a kit which is used for the detection and/or quantification of several analytes in order to carry out the inventive method, comprising a suspension of functionalised non-magnetic microspheres, a ferrofluid solution and a solution with at least one conjugate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for analysing a sample comprising a sample receptacle (8) and a mirror (38), the mirror (38) comprising a break (40) such that a light beam (42) can pass through the mirror to reach the receptacle (8). The invention also concerns an assembly for analysing a sample comprising a device (2) and an equipment having a removable housing for receiving the device and a light source, the source being adapted to emit a light beam (42) passing through the mirror (38) to reach the receptacle (8) when the device is in the housing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a monoreagent and a diagnostic kit for detecting and quantifying platelet-derived microparticles (MPP). Said monoreagent, combining several populations of calibrated beads and a double labelling of MPP, enables both an optimal isolation of MPP based on a size criterion, their characterisation by specific labels, and their numbering with counting beads.

Abstract: A device for dosing at least a particular constituent in a product sample has a receptacle and a cover assembled to form a closed container having a vertical axis. The receptacle and cover bear coaxial cylindrical walls defining concentric annular chambers inside the container, the walls separating chambers each having an opening, the cover and the container being rotatable relative to each other about the vertical axis, said openings being placed in a predetermined manner so that by relative displacement of the walls, the openings are positioned in a straight line or offset to communicate, or isolate said successive chambers. A method for using such a device and an apparatus for implementing said method are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining, on a test sample, the occupation of the cellular GPIIb/IIIa receptor by an antagonist of fibrinogen, characterized in that the number of receptors occupied is determined in the said sample with the aid of an antibody MAb1 which is a competitor for the antagonist, and the total number of occupied or unoccupied receptors is determined with the aid of a so-called noncompetitor antibody MAb2 specific for the occupied or unoccupied receptor and the rate of occupation of the GPIIb/IIIa receptors in the sample is deduced therefrom.