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Method and instrument for automatically performing analysis relating to thrombosis and hemostasis

US5646046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1995
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a novel, fully automated spectrophotometric analyzer and method used for testing blood samples in the clinical laboratory for thrombosis and hemostasis properties. The analyzer tests samples in a fully randomized format, and is fully automated in the areas of specimen handling, sample preparation, optical inspection, data analysis and total quality control for imprecision and bias.

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