Apparatus and method for obtaining rapid creamatocrit and...

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2004-07-13

2009-02-24

Soderquist, Arlen (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Food or dairy products

Dairy product

C422S072000, C436S020000, C436S022000, C436S045000, C436S071000, C436S183000, C494S007000, C494S010000

Reexamination Certificate

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07494814

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a centrifuge apparatus with a built-in sample tube reader and methods for rapidly obtaining measurements of creamatocrit, fat content and/or energy (caloric) content from low-volume fresh and frozen milk specimens.

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