Blood analyzer, sample analyzer, and flow cytometer
US7894047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/00306
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sample analyzer is provided that is capable of eliciting sufficient performance of an avalanche photodiode, and performing high-precision analysis of the sample. The sample analyzer is provided with a WBC detection section that uses the avalanche photodiode as a photoreceptor element. The WBC detection section is provided with a flow cell, semiconductor light source, side collective lens, dichroic mirror, and avalanche photodiode. The side collective lens is a lens with a high NA (numeric aperture), and an aspheric lens with a small aberration. The sample analyzer prepares a scattergram using side fluorescent light signals and side scattered light signals to classify white blood cells into five categories.
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