Automated fluid handling system and method

Details Automated fluid handling system and method Automated fluid handling system and method

2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Gordon, Brian R. (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Volumetric liquid transfer

C436S043000, C436S054000, C422S063000, C422S067000, C422S068100, C422S081000, C422S105000, C422S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10172546

ABSTRACT:
An automated fluid handling system configured to prepare fluid samples and to introduce them into an analytical instrument, such as a particle analyzer, flow cytometer or sorter flow cell, and that is capable of analyzing both accurately and quickly.

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