Method and device for measuring multiple physiological properties of cells
US7851201B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/12
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of analyzing cells disposed in media within a vessel includes the steps of providing a vessel having an original volume of media about the cells, reducing the original volume of media about at least a portion of the cells to define a reduced volume of media, and analyzing a constituent related to the cells within the reduced volume of media. An apparatus for analyzing cells includes a stage adapted to receive a vessel holding cells and a volume of media, a plunger adapted to receive a barrier to create a reduced volume of media within the vessel including at least a portion of the cells, the barrier adapted for insertion into the vessel by relative movement of the stage and the plunger, and a sensor in sensing communication with the reduced volume of media, wherein the sensor is configured to analyze a constituent disposed within the reduced volume.
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