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Apparatus and methods for carrying out electrochemiluminescence test measurements

US5543112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/808
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for conducting measurements of electrochemiluminescence including a movable sample container support in the form of a carousel having a plurality of spaced apart support positions, an electrochemiluminescence testing device, a motor system to move the sample container support in a predetermined sequence, a sample transfer device to transfer sample from containers in the support positions to the testing device, and a detection system to detect the presence of a sample container and to produce an actuation signal based on the detected presence of the sample container.

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