Apparatus and method for detecting live cells with an integrated filter and growth detection device
US7413891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2164
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for processing fluids includes a filter to capture a cell sample. The filter has a physical barrier to isolate the cell sample on the filter. Growth detection circuitry is associated with the filter. The growth detection circuitry identifies, through electrical measurements, a cell growth rate and hence the presence of live cells associated with the cell sample.
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