IMPROVED SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR THE DETECTION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS

Application 1040/KOLNP/2004 published 2006-04-28, filed 2004-07-21
Methods for improving the quality of sub-optimal patient samples for detection of infectious agents are described. In particular, endocervical fluid samples or vaginal fluid samples are treated with DNase to improve the reliability of detection of infectious agents. Kits for carrying out the methods are also described (FIG.nil).

Applicant

DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE REAL WORLD, LTD.,
863-B MITTEN ROAD, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010, USA.

Inventor

LEE, HELEN HUANG, LING NADALA, ELPIDIO, CESAR, JR. BUTTRESS, NIGEL, DEREK

International Info

Classification: G01N 33/571, 33/569, C12Q 1/68
Publication Number: WO 03/060520
Application Date: 2002-12-24

Priority Information

0130947.5 GB 2001-12-24