Methods and apparatus for sorting cells using an optical...

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2004-08-27

2010-06-29

Warden, Jill (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Biological cellular material tested

C422S068100, C422S082050, C422S105000, C422S105000, C422S105000, C436S164000, C436S165000, C436S172000, C436S180000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07745221

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and Methods are provided for a microfabricated fluorescence activated cell sorter based on an optical switch for rapid, active control of cell routing through a microfluidic channel network. This sorter enables low-stress, highly efficient sorting of populations of small numbers of cells (i.e., 1000-100,000 cells). The invention includes packaging of the microfluidic channel network in a self-contained plastic cartridge that enables microfluidic channel network to macro-scale instrument interconnect, in a sterile, disposable format.

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