Sample cartridge for use in apparatus for evaluation of biologic

Details Sample cartridge for use in apparatus for evaluation of biologic Sample cartridge for use in apparatus for evaluation of biologic

1974-08-23

1977-03-22

Bauer, Edward S.

Optics: measuring and testing

Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support

Fluid containers

G01N 110

Patent

active

040133680

ABSTRACT:
The apparatus comprises a plurality of stationary cuvettes, a chamber for the fluid to be evaluated, means for placing the chamber in fluid communication with each of the cuvettes and for permitting the flow of fluid from the chamber into each of the cuvettes, a plurality of optical transmitting means in registration with each of the cuvettes for transmitting a beam of radiant energy through each of the cuvettes, and detector means for intercepting each of the beams of radiant energy and for measuring any optical changes in the radiant energy passing through the fluid in each of the cuvettes.
The chamber for the fluid, the plurality of cuvettes and the fluid communication means are all housed within, preferably, a disposable, self-contained cartridge of unitary construction. The cartridge is mountable within a carriage that houses the transmitting and detector means of the apparatus. The chamber which forms the upper portion of the cartridge can be prefilled with bacterial suspension. Periodically, during the growth of the subject bacteria the suspensions are agitated by suitable means. Samples of antibiotics of varying potency are placed in the cuvettes. The cartridge is mounted in the carriage. On a signal from the detector means a portion of the suspension passes into each of the cuvettes to begin the antibiotic titer which is evaluated by means of the transmitting and detector means and associated electronic circuitry.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3618392 (1971-11-01), Echols
patent: 3744975 (1973-07-01), Mailen
patent: 3832532 (1974-08-01), Praglin

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