Abstract: Broad-based gene association transcript test for multiple sclerosis and data structure. Multiple sclerosis considerations for this unique test include a custom set of genetic sequences associated in peer-reviewed literature with various known multiple sclerosis related to exposure to toxic substances. Such multiple sclerosis symptoms include specific genetic expressions linked to symptoms of the disease. The base dataset may be developed through clinical samples obtained by third-parties. Online access of real-time phenotype/genotype associative testing for physicians and patients may be promoted through an analysis of a customized microarray testing service.

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis and other diseases are diagnosed by first coating a plasm protein-adsorbing surface with a patient's blood plasm protein in an electrolyte fluid, and measuring the streaming potential of the protein-coated surface. Next, a challenge material such as a fatty acid having from 6 to 24 carbon atoms is added to the protein in electrolyte fluid mixture to alter the electro-kinetic potential of the adsorbed blood plasm protein layer. The streaming potential of the altered layer then is measured. The streaming potential results thus obtained are compared with measurements of the streaming potential characteristic of a surface similarly treated, but using normal blood plasma protein.

Abstract: A high capacity blood transfusion micro filter comprises a case having inlet and outlet ports, upper and lower chambers, inward projections in the upper chamber and a quantity of woolly blood filter material contained in both chambers. The woolly material in the upper chamber is of less density than that in the lower chamber and is fluffed out into the spaces between the projections to provide filter areas of still lower density. Baffle means direct the flow of blood centrally in both upper and lower chambers.

Abstract: A filter for filtering blood during surgery or dialysis by passing it through a fibrous filter mat for removal of blood cell aggregates and extraneous particulate debris, and for separation of entrained air. The presenting surface of the filter mat comprises a plurality of fluffed regions, each of graded fiber density, for selective filtration of blood aggregates and debris.

Abstract: Blood is passed through a heparin coated mass of filamentous polyester resin, polyamide resin, polyacrylic resin, glass, steel, cotton or cellulose. Thereafter the blood is passed through a mass of the same filamentous material which is not heparin coated, for removal of its content of leucocytes and platelets preliminary to blood bank storage and/or use in transfusions. Passage of the blood through the heparin-coated filamentous resin in the first step prevents the blood from coagulating in the second step.The apparatus employed for the treatment comprises a vessel having an inlet with means for connection to a source of untreated blood; an outlet with means for connection to a receiving vessel; and a packing comprising at least one filamentous material of the group listed above. The packing comprises an upstream portion comprising heparinized filamentous material and a downstream portion comprising filamentous packing material substantially free from heparin.

Abstract: Blood is autotransfused during surgical procedures involving a bleeding wound in which blood accumulates in the wound, by intermittently sucking the blood from the wound, anticoagulating the blood as it is collected, filtering the collected blood for the removal of debris and trauma-altered constituents and, during the course of the surgical procedure, returning the blood to the circulatory system of the same patient from whom it was collected.