skip to main content
OSTI.GOV title logo U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information

Title: Method for detection of antibodies for metallic elements

Patent ·
OSTI ID:140714

An apparatus and method for detecting antibodies specific to non-protein antigens. The apparatus is an immunological plate containing a plurality of plastic projections coated with a non-protein material. Assays utilizing the plate are capable of stabilizing the non-protein antigens with detection levels for antibodies specific to the antigens on a nanogram level. A screening assay with the apparatus allows for early detection of exposure to non-protein materials. Specifically metallic elements are detected. 10 figures.

Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP03533
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,266,499/A/
OSTI ID:
140714
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 30 Nov 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English