Buffy coat tube and float system and method

Details Buffy coat tube and float system and method Buffy coat tube and float system and method

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Chin, Christopher L (Department: 1641)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C435S287200, C435S288100, C436S518000, C436S810000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07915029

ABSTRACT:
A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat is provided. The system includes a transparent, or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific gravity intermediate that of red blood cells and plasma. The sample tube has an elongated sidewall having a first cross-sectional inner diameter. The float consists of a main body portion and one or more support members protruding from the main body portion to engage and support the sidewall of the sample tube. The main body portion and the support members of the float have a cross-sectional diameter less than that of the first cross-sectional inner diameter of the tube when the sample tube is expanded, such as by centrifugation. The main body portion of the float together with an axially aligned portion of the sidewall define an annular volume therebetween. The support members protruding from the main body portion of the float traverse said annular volume to produce one or more analysis areas. During centrifugation, the centrifugal force enlarges the diameter of the tube to permit density-based axial movement of the float in the tube. Thereafter, the centrifugal force is reduced to cause the tube sidewall to return to its first diameter, thereby capturing the float and trapping the buffy coat constituents in the analysis area. The buffy coat constituents can then be evaluated or measured.

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