Patent AU-2020201579-B2 (AU)
Title: Devices for integrating analyte extraction, concentration and detection
Inventor: KAMEI DANIEL T
IPC: G01N33/538
Filed: 2020-03-03
Granted: 2021-08-12
Abstract: : 
Disclosed herein are devices and methods that use aqueous two-phase systems and lateral flow 
assays to detect target analytes in a sample. These devices and methods may be used to diagnose a 
disease or condition in a biological sample, such as blood or serum. In addition, these devices and 
methods may be used to detect allergens in a food samples or contaminants, such as environmental 
toxins, in water samples. Device and kit components may be conveniently assembled in a portable 
container and are amenable to actuation in most settings. The devices are simple to use, requiring a 
non-trained operator to simply add the sample to the device. Conveniently, the time it takes to detect 
the targ et analyte is very short. Thus, the devices and methods disclosed herein provide novel and 
useful means for point-of-care.
WO 2015/134938 PCT/US2015/019297 
67/67 
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