Particle agglutination in a tip

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2010-11-24

2011-11-01

Yu, Melanie J (Department: 1641)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample

C422S050000, C422S408000, C422S068100, C422S082050, C435S007100, C435S283100, C435S287100, C435S288700, C436S518000, C436S524000, C436S528000, C436S536000, C436S164000

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08048376

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a related method for performing particle agglutination reactions in at least one disposable probe tip are disclosed. The at least one probe tip includes a sample cavity for sample acquisition, at least one flanking cavity for the capture of particles by centrifugation or other means, a transition zone for the mixing of the sample with reagents for agglutination and a detection zone for the optical detection of particle agglutination. A mechanism may be attached to the probe tip for the controlled movement of fluids through the internal volume of the probe tip. The probe tip is particularly useful for the automation of high-throughput agglutination-type assays.

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