GLASS BEAD FLOW RATES TO FACILITATE IMMUNODIAGNOSTIC TEST ELEMENT MANUFACTURE

摘要

A method of preparing a glass bead mixture using inert nanoparticles to improve flow rates of the glass beads for purposes of manufacturing an immunodiagnostic test element, such as a column agglutination test cassette, and a test element made in accordance with the method.

主权项

1. A method comprising the steps of:
washing a plurality of glass beads; placing the plurality of washed glass beads in a mixing apparatus; placing a quantity of inert nanoparticles in the mixing apparatus, in which the glass beads and the nanoparticles are made from substantially the same material; and mixing together the plurality of glass beads and the inert nanoparticles using the mixing apparatus, such that the inert nanoparticles adhere to the exterior of said beads to permit flowing thereof following said mixing step.