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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2002
Dinesh Shah, Libertyville, IL (US);
George Dawson, Libertyville, IL (US);
A. Scott Muerhoff, Kenosha, WI (US);
Thomas P. Leary, Kenosha, WI (US);
Robin A. Guetierrez, Gurnee, IL (US);
Lily Jiang, Mundelein, IL (US);
Suresh Desai, Libertyville, IL (US);
James L. Stewart, Libertyville, IL (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Abstract
The subject invention relates to methods for the simultaneous detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antigens as well as antibodies produced in response to HCV antigens. Furthermore, the subject invention allows one to detect antigens in the early, acute stage of infection, even prior to the development of antibodies, thereby allowing for early detection of infected blood and blood products, thus improving the safety of the blood supply.