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Methods for the evaluation of system inertness

US11874256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2021
Grant dateJan 16, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2030/889
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to methods for evaluating system inertness, such as the inertness of a LC or other fluidic system. Some methods are directed to tests wherein the column has been removed prior to injecting a sample including a positive (e.g., metal reacting moiety) control into the system. Some methods can include: (1) repeatedly injecting the sample into a system, the system comprising: fluidic paths wherein interior surfaces of the fluidic paths define wetted surfaces, and wherein at least a portion of the wetted surfaces of the fluidic flow path are coated with an inert coating, wherein the inert coating is inert to at least one analyte in the sample; (2) detecting a value associated with the positive control; and (3) analyzing values associated with the detected positive control to determine system inertness.

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