Franz Fogt
Medical Practice in Gladwyne, PA
License number
New Jersey 25MF00077500
Issued Date
Oct 30, 2002
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2017
Category
Medical Examiners
Type
Bioanalytical Laboratory Dir
Address
Address
Gladwyne, PA
Professional information
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
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.