Disaggregation device for cytological specimens
US5356814A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/803
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for disaggregating cytological material includes a cylindrical body and a plurality of shear plates at least one of which is located at the bottom end of the cylindrical body. The shear plates have a plurality of holes or slots formed therein which disaggregate the cellular sample and permit the passage of single cells and small cell clusters into a chamber defined by the cylindrical body.
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