Processing technology for LCM samples

US6528248B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Arcturus Engineering, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Ann Bennett Lossing · Capitola, US
• Sherrie L. Ransom · San Francisco, US
• Steven T. Kunitake · Redwood City, US
• Robert H. Reamey · Palo Alto, US
• David F. Head · Los Gatos, US
• Hala Al-Shawany · Mountain View, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 1, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 4, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 5, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2001/284
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for barriers on laser capture microdissection samples. A method of processing a biological sample for laser capture microdissection, includes: providing the biological sample; and applying a substance to the biological sample so as to provide a barrier between the biological sample and a surrounding environment. The systems and methods provide advantages because non-specific pick-up is reduced, visualization is improved, sample degradation is reduced, and contamination is reduced.