Inventors:
Luis R. Lopez - Aurora CO
Marcia Sterhan - Louisville CO
Assignee:
Reaads Medical Products, Inc. - Westminster CO
International Classification:
C12Q 168
Abstract:
A diagnostic element for detecting the presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies in a sample. The diagnostic element includes a support (e. g. , a microcell), a coating of mBSA on the support, dsDNA antigens immobilized on the coating, and a blocking layer for blocking immobilization sites other than ones occupied by dsDNA antigens. A testing kit is also provided which includes a diagnostic element, a sample diluent, an antibody solution, and a label identifying solution.