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Laser capture microdissection vacuum hold-down

US6924889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2003
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/284
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for laser capture microdissection are disclosed. An inverted microscope includes a vacuum chuck subsystem that is adapted to hold a microscope slide down during the process of laser capture microdissection. The systems and methods provide the advantages of increased speed and much lower rates of contamination.

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