The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for optically monitoring the dosing of a liquid to be pipetted for an automatic analysis unit. The apparatus comprises a dosing device (2), comprising a pipetting needle for pipetting the liquid, a lighting device (3) for illuminating a drop (4) of the liquid adhering to the pipetting needle, a camera (5) with a set of optics to capture an image of the drop (4) of the liquid, and an evaluation device (6) for characterizing the drop (4) of liquid by means of an automatic analysis of the image of the drop (4) of liquid.

A machine for automatic in vitro detection of analytes, the machine being of the type including an optical reader device capable of detecting the optical response of the reaction solution to electromagnetic stimulation using a photoelectric receiver that is carried by a movable carriage of the machine and that moves under automatic control in order to bring the photoelectric receiver into various positions, each corresponding to various respective analysis zones. The photoelectric receiver forms part of a spectrometer capable of delivering a chromatic spectral decomposition of the optical response. Also provided are methods of automatic in vitro detection and/or quantification of analytes. In one method, a chromatic spectral decomposition of the optical response is acquired and two distinct optical agents are detected separately using the spectral decomposition.

Apparatus and methods for analyzing samples, including for example, samples containing nucleic acids, antibodies, and/or antigens are described. The apparatus may include a frame having a cartridge receiver, two optical devices, thermal cycler, lysis assembly, hybridization heater, and sample transfer assembly. In use, the apparatus may perform multiple sample preparation and analysis processes within the same disposable cartridge including, for example, performing a PCR assay and immunoassay in the same cartridge.

A method of handling a laboratory sample container is presented. In addition, a laboratory apparatus and a laboratory automation system comprising such a laboratory apparatus are also presented.

A container collecting device which stacks and collects containers each formed by closing a small-diameter side of a tapered cylinder. The container collecting device comprises that a guide cylinder having an inner diameter larger than the largest outer diameter of the container and extending in a gravity direction, and a supporter that supports the container at a lower end of the guide cylinder; and an actuator to move the container.

A mobile field-deployable laboratory to more conveniently enable the detecting, sequencing and analyzing of biological agents at the point-of-need. This device enables field operators to go from sample to actionable information in the field without the need for an internet connection or grid-based power. The mobile laboratory can be configured either in a single backpack configuration or in a footlocker configuration wherein both configurations include a plurality of different compartments specifically configured for holding all of the necessary equipment for successfully extracting, amplifying, sequencing and characterizing specific viruses, pathogens and other bacteria directly in the field including an integrated power supply for providing power to the relevant components for up to 72 hours of continuous use without the need for any external power source, a cold storage compartment for frozen and chilled critical reagents, a PCR detection system, a DNA/RNA sequencing system, a bioinformatics analysis system, a centrifuge, and a deployable workbench area which provides a stable workstation when either the backpack or footlocker configuration is deployed.

A machine for automatic in vitro detection of analytes, the machine being of the type comprising an optical reader device (30) capable of detecting the optical response of the reaction solution to electromagnetic stimulation using a photoelectric receiver (70) that is carried by a movable carriage (32) of the machine and that moves under automatic control in order to bring the photoelectric receiver into various positions, each corresponding to various respective analysis zones (26), the machine being characterized in that the photoelectric receiver (70) forms part of a spectrometer (64) capable of delivering a chromatic spectral decomposition of the optical response. The invention also provides methods of automatic in vitro detection and/or quantification of analytes. In one method, a chromatic spectral decomposition of the optical response is acquired and two distinct optical agents are detected separately by means of said spectral decomposition.

The present application relates to the field of liquid treatment, and discloses a solution for quantitatively treating a liquid. The solution includes: a container used for containing a liquid to be extracted or discharged; and a micro tubule including: a flow passage extending outwards from the interior of the container to a bifurcation point; a first by-pass communicating with the flow passage and extending from the bifurcation point to a first port; and a second by-pass communicating with the flow passage and extending from the bifurcation point to a second port. A peristaltic pump is disposed in series in at least one of the flow passage, the first by-pass and the second by-pass, and a cut-off valve or another peristaltic pump is disposed in series in at least another of the flow passage, the first by-pass and the second by-pass, so that a predetermined volume of liquid between the bifurcation point and the first port or the second port can be intercepted.