Diagnostic or test agent produces in vivo fluorescence:
(under subclass 9.1) Subject matter wherein the diagnostic or test compound or composition is adapted for use as a fluorescent contrast agent.
(1) Note. Processes in this subclass include a) applying a reagent to the skin which will react with a chemical of interest which may be present and then, upon irradiating the skin with UV light, fluorescence can be measured, b) parenterally dosing a patient with a reagent, exposing the subject to UV light and then observing fluorescence of a tissue, blood flow, etc.
