Multiple-input analytical system
US8658417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7032
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an automated sample processing system that can receive samples in different first and second formats and process both sample formats. The disclosure also provides a human papillomavirus testing apparatus. The apparatus has a first input to receive first test specimens in the form of pre-processed cervical samples, and a second input to receive unprocessed cervical samples. A first subsystem prepares second test specimens from the unprocessed cervical samples, and a second subsystem selectively processes and tests first specimens, second test specimens, or first and second test specimens to determine the presence of one or more human papillomavirus indicators.
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