Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Automated chemical analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Alexander, Lyle A. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Automated chemical analysis
C422S050000, C422S068100, C422S067000, C436S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07125722
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of loading reagent in a specimen handling device is disclosed, where the apparatus includes a deck with a plurality of positions defined thereon and each of the positions visually marked by a distinct one of a first set of icons. Each of a plurality of trays is removably securable to a selected one of the positions on the deck and includes the distinct one of the first set of icons visually marking the selected one of the positions. Reagent receptacles on each of the plurality of trays are visually marked by a distinct one of a second set of icons, and a kit is provided with a plurality of containers with selected reagents therein, each of the containers being visually marked by the distinct one of the second set of icons visually marking the receptacle into which that reagent is to be poured. The fluids including specimen samples and reagents are moved between tubes during processing without directly passing over tubes which the reagents could contaminate. The apparatus may be used in a method including emptying reagents into the reagent receptacles that are visually marked with the same distinct one of the set of icons visually marking the reagent container, and mounting the trays in selected positions in the specimen handling device.
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Herchenbach Stephen
Safar Scott
Abbott Laboratories
Alexander Lyle A.
Douglas Katherine L.
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