Automated sample handling instrumentation, systems, processes, and methods
US9335336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/1062
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a processing station for automatically processing a biological sample, a system for automated real-time inventory control of consumables within a biological sample handling or assay instrument, a high throughput random access automated instrument for processing biological samples, an automated instrument for processing or analysis of a sample, and processes for automated mucoid detection and elimination. Methods of using the disclosed instruments, mucoid detection processes, and systems to process and/or analyze samples are also disclosed.
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