Kennedy et al., 2003 - Google Patents
A Reagent Dispense Verification System for a Fully-Automated, Amplified Nucleic Acid Diagnostic InstrumentKennedy et al., 2003
- Document ID
- 17842599350910257431
- Author
- Kennedy M
- Pacheco R
- Van Doorn J
- Hipolito R
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
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Amplified nucleic acid diagnostics have brought extraordinarily powerful biochemical tools to bear on screening for and diagnosing infectious diseases. For example, current assays routinely permit the detection of 100 particles of human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis …
- 239000003153 chemical reaction reagent 0 title abstract description 85
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- G01N35/00—Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor
- G01N35/10—Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
- G01N35/1009—Characterised by arrangements for controlling the aspiration or dispense of liquids
- G01N35/1011—Control of the position or alignment of the transfer device
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- G01N35/10—Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
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- G01N35/1016—Control of the volume dispensed or introduced
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- G01N33/48—Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by the preceding groups biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Haemocytometers
- G01N33/50—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
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