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System for tracking biological samples

US8676509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2002
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/0091
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods, and apparatus are described for the handling of biological specimens for analysis. The systems, methods and apparatus are designed to reduce errors in misidentification, incorrect processing, and recordkeeping and reporting. The systems, methods, and apparatus can also provide real time tracking of samples at any stage, from collection to processing to analyzing to storage.

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