Sample loading and handling interface to multiple chemistry...

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Warden, Jill (Department: 1743)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...

C422S065000, C422S082050, C436S043000, C436S047000, C436S048000

Reexamination Certificate

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06919044

ABSTRACT:
A front-end system accepts samples and selectively provides aliquots of those samples to selected clinical chemistry analyzers coupled to the front-end system. The front-end system is coupled to an assembly of one or more clinical chemistry analyzers that might, for example, provide complementary analytical tools so that the overall system of front-end system and clinical chemistry analyzers provides a predetermined broad range of clinical analytical testing. The testing protocols for samples input to the overall system can be independently determined. Any sample may undergo a test within one or more of the clinical chemistry analyzers or a series of tests within a single or more typically within plural ones of the analyzers, depending upon the testing sequence defined in for that sample. The front-end system automatically identifies samples, draws aliquots, and transports the aliquots to the one or more clinical chemistry analyzers coupled to the front-end system. Sample identification, handling and testing are preferably automated A within the overall system to provide complex testing with reduced operator involvement. Consequently, the overall system may facilitate reduced operator costs and a reduced likelihood of errors in the routing and processing of samples.

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