Patent ID: 6602679
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
A method for making a storage stable formulation for use in chemiluminescent assay and detection procedures which comprises:(a) mixing together a plurality of compounds consisting essentially of: (1) from about 0.1 &mgr;M to about 200 mM, of at least one chemiluminescent organic compound, (2) from about 0.5 &mgr;M to about 250 mM, of at least one oxidizing agent, (3) from about 0.01% to about 40%, by volume, based on the total volume, of at least one stabilizing agent, and (4) from about 0.1 mM to about 10 mM, of at least one buffer, to form a one-part formulation, the formulation having a pH of from about pH 5.5 to about pH 12.0; (b) placing and storing the one-part formulation in an amber bottle, and wherein is storage stable for an extended period of time.