Sample processing device positioning apparatus and methods

Details Sample processing device positioning apparatus and methods Sample processing device positioning apparatus and methods

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Wright, P. Kathryn (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Automated chemical analysis

With conveyance of sample along a test line in a container...

C436S043000, C436S050000, C436S164000, C436S165000, C422S063000, C422S065000, C422S085000, C356S244000, C356S246000, C435S288500, C435S288700, C435S287200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07932090

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for positioning the process chambers of microfluidic sample processing devices in the proper focal plane of a microplate reader are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be adaptable to position the sample processing devices at different heights as may be necessary for processing in different microplate readers. A positioning device is used in connection with the sample processing device to locate the process chambers within the focal plane of the microplate reader.

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