Franz Fogt
Medical Practice in Gladwyne, PA

License number
New Jersey 25MA07437800
Issued Date
Nov 7, 2002
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2017
Category
Medical Examiners
Type
Medical Doctor
Address
Address
Gladwyne, PA

Professional information

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Use Of An Antibody And A Rare-Earth Based Crystal

US Patent:
2011030, Dec 15, 2011
Filed:
Nov 12, 2009
Appl. No.:
13/129090
Inventors:
Joseph Friedberg - Philadelphia PA, US
Franz Fogt - Gladwyne PA, US
Assignee:
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
G01N 21/75, C12M 1/42, B82Y 15/00
US Classification:
435 725, 4352872, 977700, 977834, 977902, 977890
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of red blood cells antigens. The methods and compositions are based on antibodies, serving as primary antibodies or secondary antibodies, that are labeled with a rare-earth based crystal. Methods utilizing antibodies labeled with a rare-earth based crystal enhance the efficiency and accuracy of blood compatability tests and red blood cells phenotyping.