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Fluid handling apparatus and configurations

US9664702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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231References

19Claims

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Assignee

Theranos, Inc. · US

Inventors

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

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 26, 2011
Grant date	May 30, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01N2035/1048
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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