Test device for determining the presence of leukocyte cells, esterase or protease in a test sample

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PATENT NO 5512450
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08413769

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A test device for determining the presence of leukocyte cells, esterase or protease in a test sample is disclosed. The test device comprises a carrier matrix having a reagent composition incorporated therein, wherein the reagent composition comprises a lactate ester having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is an alcohol blocking group, and wherein B--O-- is a residue of compound B--OH and provides a detectable response when the lactate ester is hydrolyzed; and a buffer. In a preferred embodiment, the lactate ester has the structure ##STR2## wherein X is O, S or NR.sup.2, R is aryl or lower alkyl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl.

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SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC511 BENEDICT AVENUE TARRYTOWN NY 10591

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Johnson, Gary M Elkhart, IN 198 20047
Schaeper, Robert J South Bend, IN 5 87

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