Abbott Laboratories Corporation

Frank S Ungemach

Robert E Dubler

Daniel S Nam

Nai-Yi Wang

Roland L Walters

Susan A Thacker

David J Hawksworth

Jonathan Grote

Bennett Wade Baugher

Sharon M Devereaux

Gregg A Hadley

Hal D Hopkins

Larry K Wray

Mary P Frintner

Aurora J Chamberlain

Oliver H Meek

Assay reagents, devices, methods and kits used in the analysis of low molecular weight analytes which by themselves are too small or unable to bind to two specific binding members at the same time. The invention involves the use of an analyte-substitute reagent (ASR) comprising at least two components, the first of which is identical to or an analog of the analyte to be determined, while the second is an unrelated ligand for which an antibody or other specific binding member can be obtained or produced.

Analyte-substitute reagent for use in specific binding assay methods,

This disclosure related to a method and reagents for determining tetrahydrocannabinoids (THC) and THC metabolites in a biological fluid such as urine. In particular, this disclosure relates to a fluorescence polarization immunoassay procedure for determining the presence of THC and to a novel class of tracer compounds employed as reagents in such procedures. The procedure described also provides for novel wash reagent for a THC fluorescence polarization assay.

Fluorescence polarazation immunoassay for tetrahydrocannabinoids

The present invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay for phencyclidine and phencyclidine derivatives, to the various components needed for preparing and carrying out such an assay, and to methods of making these components. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed, as well as methods for making them, and a reagent kit containing them. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted phencyclidine compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.

Phencyclidine and phencyclidine metabolites assay, tracers, immunogens,

Fluorescence polarization immunoassay for tetrahydrocannabinoids

The present invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay for phencyclidine and phencyclidine derivatives, to the various components needed for preparing and carrying out such an assay, and to methods of making these components. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed, as well as methods for making them. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted phencyclidine compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.

Phencyclidine and phencyclidine metabolites assay, tracers, immunogens

The present invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay for benzoyl ecgonine and substituted benzoyl ecgonine compounds in biological fluids, and to a method of making reagents therefor. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted benzoyl ecgonine compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.

Cocaine and cocaine metabolites assay tracers, immunogens and antibodies

The present invention is directed to a fluorescence polarization assay for phencyclidine and phencyclidine derivatives, to the various components needed for preparting and carrying out such an assay, and to methods of making these components. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed, as well as methods for making them, and a reagent kit containing them. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted phencyclidine compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.

Fluorescene polarization immunoassay for tetrahydrocannabinoids

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Frank S Ungemach