Patent · US Active

Systems and methods for fluid handling

US8475739B2 · kind B2 · utility

151Cited by

118References

18Claims

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Assignee

Theranos, Inc. · US

Inventors

Elizabeth A. Holmes · Palo Alto, US
Joy Roy · San Jose, US
John Kent Frankovich · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2011
Grant date	Jul 2, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/25
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.

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