| abstract |
A method for providing dry, resuspendible, stable latex particles on a surface is disclosed, which comprises applying the particles to the surface in the presence of a water soluble, solid, polyhydroxy sugar or sugar alcohol. The method is particularly applicable to the use of devices with internal chambers having small volumes and in which the liquid diluent for the dry reagent enters a chamber containing the latex particles without mixing or passes over a track containing the latex particles. |