DIAGNOSTIC KITS AND METHODS FOR MAKING GRANULOCYTE CELL COUNTS

摘要

2113101 9301306 PCTABS00019 Methods for detecting granulocytes and for providing an at least semiquantitative indication of granulocyte level and kits for implementing those methods. A blood sample is drawn, and components that might interfere with the assay are removed and/or neutralized. Granulocytes present in the sample are then disrupted to release intracellular myeloperoxidase, and the sample is contacted with a peroxide and a chromogenic donor dye. The myeloperoxidase enzyme catalyzes hydrogen peroxide-involved reactions which result in the dye changing color if, and to the extent that, granulocytes are present in the blood sample.