Method and apparatus for preparing cytological specimens

Details Method and apparatus for preparing cytological specimens Method and apparatus for preparing cytological specimens

2003-04-22

2008-10-14

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Automated chemical analysis

C073S156000, C382S128000

Reexamination Certificate

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07435599

ABSTRACT:
An automated system for preparing a plurality of cytological specimens from a plurality of fluid samples in vials includes an apparatus for collecting a monolayer of cells from each sample and transferring the cells to a microscope slide for fixing, staining, and inspection. The system includes a first loading station for receiving the sample vials, a second loading station for receiving consumables such as filter membranes, a slide dispenser, and an unloading area for removing completed specimen slides. To maintain one-to-one correlation between the samples and specimens produced therefrom, the system includes a subsystem for identifying each sample and permanently marking each slide with corresponding indicia prior to transferring the specimen thereto.

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