Method to perform a measurement of an analyte in a sample using an automatic analyzer

US10241124B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Manfred Augstein · Mannheim, DE
• Nadine Losleben · Mannheim, DE
• Thorsten Brueckner · Schriesheim, DE
• Christoph Boehm · Viernheim, DE
• Juergen Spinke · Lorsch, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 7, 2016
• Grant date: Mar 26, 2019
• Expiry date: Oct 12, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2035/1034
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method of performing a measurement of an analyte in a sample using an automatic analyzer is provided. The automatic analyzer comprises: a cartridge for dispensing a fluid, a measurement unit for performing the measurement, a sample holder for receiving the sample, and a pump for pumping the fluid out of the cartridge and into the sample holder. The cartridge comprises: a rigid portion, a flexible bladder, and an outlet. The rigid portion comprises an opening, which is connected to an inner cavity. The flexible bladder seals the opening to form a fluid chamber from the inner cavity. The fluid chamber is at least partially filled with the fluid. The pump is connected to the outlet. The method comprises: placing the sample into the sample holder, controlling the pumping of the fluid from the cartridge into the sample holder, and performing the measurement of the analyte using the measurement unit.