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Continuous interleaved process for conducting an assay in a multi-well plate

US10203286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/114165
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

We describe a method for conducting an assay in a multi-well assay plate using an apparatus comprising a light detection subsystem, a liquid handling subsystem, and a plate handling subsystem. This is particularly well suited for conducting automated sampling, sample preparation, and analysis in a multi-well plate assay format. For example, it may be used for automated analysis of particulates in air and/or liquid samples derived therefrom in environmental monitoring.

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