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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8163490 | Method of analyzing methylated DNA The present invention provides a method of analyzing methylated DNA, comprising steps of: (A) treating a DNA-containing sample with a restriction enzyme to obtain a sample containing a DNA fragment; (B) concentrating methylated DNA contained in the sample obtained i... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8163471 | Reagent for sample analysis, kit for sample analysis and method for sample analysis A reagent for measuring basophils and/or nucleated red blood cells in a sample, which comprises at least one fluorescent dye defined in the formula (I) or (II) is disclosed. Also disclosed are a kit and method for measuring basophils and/or nucleated red blood cells... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8160821 | Method for supporting a diagnosis of an effect of a treatment by using anthracycline anticancer drugs and a device for supporting a diagnosis for an effect of a treatment by using anthracycline anticancer drugs A method of supporting a diagnosis of an effect of a treatment by using anthracycline anticancer drugs is disclosed. The method provides a new value for judging an effect, a judgment score, which is calculated based on expression levels and activity values of two cy... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147754 | Sample measuring apparatus and sample measuring method A sample measuring apparatus of measuring a component in a biological sample, comprising: an input section for inputting a sample species of a biological sample; a measurement sample preparation section for preparing a measurement sample by mixing the biological sam... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8101414 | Reagent for sample analysis, reagent kit for sample analysis and method for sample analysis A reagent for measuring a basophil and/or a nucleated red blood cell is described. The reagent comprises (a) an alcohol having 4 to 8 total carbon atoms, and (b) one or more fluorescent dyes selected from the group consisting of a compound of the general formula (I)... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8083995 | Sample processing apparatus and sample processing system The present invention is to present a sample processing system that is capable of reducing the tasks involved in the connection of the transporting apparatus. The sample processing system comprises: the transporting apparatus 11 for transporting the sample co... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8078409 | External quality control method, external quality control computer, preprocessing device, and nucleic acid detecting device An external quality control method, using an external quality control system which comprises an external quality control computer and a plurality of preprocessing devices connected to the external quality control computer via a network, comprising: performing prepro... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8076080 | Nucleic acid amplification primers for detecting cytokeratins and examination method with the use of the primers It is intended to provide novel primers to be used in gene amplification reactions for detecting human cytokeratins (Human CK). A primer containing an oligonucleotide comprising a base sequence which is selected from among the the 270- to 1375-th regions of the base... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8064061 | Sample analyzer and sample analyzing method A sample analyzer is disclosed that comprising: a light source section for emitting light; a first optical information acquiring section for illuminating a sample with the light emitted by the light source section, and for acquiring first optical information; and a ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8053193 | Method and apparatus for judging the presence or absence of cancer cell The invention provides a method for judging whether cancer cells are present or not in a sample, comprising a obtaining step of obtaining values related to an expression level of a caner marker gene and a housekeeping gene; a first comparing step of comparing the va... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8041514 | Method for judging feature of malignant tumor A method for judging feature of malignant tumor is described. The method comprises obtaining step, first comparing step, second comparing step and judging step. The obtaining step comprises obtaining a first parameter based on activity and expression level of a firs... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8014960 | Method of supporting a diagnosis of a risk of cancer recurrence, and a device of supporting a diagnosis of a risk of cancer recurrence A method of supporting a diagnosis of a risk of cancer recurrence is disclosed. The method provides a new determining value a recurrence risk score (RRS) which is calculated based on expression levels and activity values of two cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs). The r... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7985376 | Measuring unit and rotary valve for use therein A measuring unit includes a quantifying section for quantifying a sample in volume, a main channel communicating with the quantifying section, an analyzing section provided in the main channel for analyzing the quantified sample, and a pressure introduction port com... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7964142 | Sample analyzer A sample analyzer includes a loading section in which a measuring unit is removably set, the measuring unit being adapted to receive a sample; and a control section which analyzes a signal acquired from the sample received in the measuring unit set in the loading se... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7957935 | Analyzer and method of restarting sample measurement An analyzer includes a specimen preparing section for preparing a measuring specimen including a specimen and a reagent, the specimen preparing section including a plurality of units; a detecting section for detecting a predetermined component from the specimen; a s... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7957910 | Method for predicting effectiveness of chemotherapy A method for predicting an effectiveness of chemotherapy is described. The method comprises a comparing step and a predicting step. The comparing step is a step of comparing a threshold value with a parameter of a cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) included in a sample c... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955556 | Analyzer An analyzer capable of operating in a normal processing mode performing sequential analysis of a plurality of specimens and in an interrupting mode performing analysis of an urgent specimen that comprising a suction unit for suctioning an urgent specimen, an analysi... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7951330 | Clinical specimen processing apparatus The clinical specimen processing apparatus is provided with a discharge pipette and supply pipette for staining in conjunction a blood smear sample preparation operation, a top sensor for detecting whether or not the operations of raising the discharge pipette and s... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7931862 | Sample rack transfer apparatus A sample rack transport apparatus for transporting a sample rack holding a container containing a sample is provided with a rack transport mechanism for transporting sample racks, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the transport mechanism. The trans... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7931861 | Sample analyzer The present invention is to present a sample analyzer which can conduct a stable feeding of container used for preparing a measuring sample. The sample analyzer comprises: a first storage section for storing a plurality of containers, the container used for preparin... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7923229 | Method of classifying and counting leukocytes A method for classifying and counting leukocytes, which comprises steps of: staining cells in a sample obtained from a hematological sample by treatment with a hemolytic agent, with a fluorescent dye; introducing the sample containing the stained cells into a flow c... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7919256 | Method for detecting Borna disease virus infection A method for the early detection of disease through the use of reagents bound by IgM antibodies is described. A reagent and method for the detection of anti-Borna disease virus antibodies are also described. ... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7897333 | Reagent for measuring clotting time and method for manufacturing the reagent A reagent for measuring clotting time is described. The reagent comprises a complex of a phospholipid and a recombinant tissue factor obtained by using an insect or a cultured insect cell as a host; and a soluble component derived from the insect or the cultured ins... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7894047 | Blood analyzer, sample analyzer, and flow cytometer A sample analyzer is provided that is capable of eliciting sufficient performance of an avalanche photodiode, and performing high-precision analysis of the sample. The sample analyzer is provided with a WBC detection section that uses the avalanche photodiode as a p... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892841 | Method and apparatus for measuring hematological sample A measuring method and a measuring apparatus which can classify and count myeloblast more precisely without influence of other component in a sample including platelet aggregation in measurement of a blood sample with a flowcytometry, wherein damage is given to a ce... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7873483 | Analyzer and computer program product Provided is an analyzer capable of analyzing an analyte with an analytical condition corresponding to a minor classification prepared by subdividing the species (major classification) of the analyte. This analyzer selects a major classification corresponding to the ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7871783 | Method for activating an antigen, method for detecting a cell, and solution for activating an antigen A method of activating an antigen is herein described. The method comprises providing an antigen activation solution and contacting the cell with the solution to activate the antigen. A method of detecting a cell fixed by a nonbridging fixation solution is also desc... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7871621 | Anti-HBs monoclonal antibody An anti-HBs monoclonal antibody is described herein. This antibody can bind to the following: (i) a wild type HBsAg; (ii) at least one mutant HBsAg selected from the group consisting of a first mutant HBsAg and a second mutant HBsAg; and (iii) at least one mutant HB... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867771 | Reagent for measuring clotting time and method for stabilizing tissue factor The present invention provides a reagent for measuring clotting time including a nonionic surfactant, a nickel ion and a tissue factor. A method for stabilizing a tissue factor, and use of a nonionic surfactant and a nickel salt for stabilizing a tissue factor are a... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7854891 | Method of specimen analysis and specimen analyzer A novel method of specimen analysis in which prior to specimen analysis, any interfering substance can be measured. There is provided a method of specimen analysis, comprising the steps of irradiating a specimen with light to thereby obtain an optical information on... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7842509 | Blood analyzer and blood analyzing method A blood analyzer has a light emitter for emitting light to an analysis sample which is a mixture of a blood specimen and a reagent. It also has a light receiver for receiving light of a plurality of wavelengths from the analysis sample over time, and for acquiring d... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7842454 | Kit for preparing cancer cell detection sample and kit for cancer cell detection using the same A kit for preparing a cancer cell detection sample which is highly safe, simple, and high in precision, and can detect a cancer cell quantitatively, and a kit for cancer cell detection using the same, as well as a method for diagnosing cancer using those kits, and a... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7824916 | Sheath liquid for particle analyzer A sheath liquid for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample is described. The sheath liquid includes water and a refractive-index adjustment agent with glycerols and/or sulfate. A method for producing the sheath liquid and a method for an... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7727769 | Measurement result correction method, urine analysis system, and urine analyzer A urine analysis system includes a urinary particle analyzer and a computer. The urinary particle analyzer has a measuring unit that measures a cast concentration from the urine and an electric conductivity sensor that measures the electric conductivity of the urine... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7727470 | Analyzer and analyzing system Analyzers are described that includes a first conveyance device for transporting a container accommodating analyte; a first analyzer body for analyzing analyte accommodated in a container transported by the first conveyance device; a first transmission device for tr... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7682785 | Method for predicting effectiveness of chemotherapy using anticancer agent The present invention provides a method for predicting an effectiveness of chemotherapy using an anticancer agent with high probability. The effectiveness is predicted based on a comparison of a parameter relating to CDK and/or CDK inhibitor in a tumor cell specimen... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7647190 | Analyzing system, diagnostic information processing device, and computer program product thereof An analyzing system, comprising: a sample processor for processing a sample based on a designated dilution parameter; a measurement section for measuring the sample processed by the sample processor; a dilution parameter memory for storing a first dilution parameter... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7645594 | Method of preparing assay sample for discriminating bacteria by flow cytometer A method of staining bacteria comprises: working a polymethine dye on a sample in the presence of a substance capable of reducing nitrite ions to stain bacteria in the sample. A method of detecting bacteria comprises the following steps of: (1) working a polymethine... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7642087 | Chromatography kit, examination container, and method for manufacturing the same An chromatography kit is described, a representative one of which includes: an examination container one end of which has an inlet for receiving a sample, and an chromatography examination strip used by inserting from the inlet into the examination container wherein... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7634362 | Method for judging feature of malignant tumor A method for judging feature of malignant tumor is described herein. The method comprises obtaining step, first comparing step, second comparing step, and judging step. The obtaining step comprises obtaining a first parameter based on activity and expression level o... | 12/15/2009 |
