G01N21/13

Methods and apparatus for characterizing a specimen container and specimen

A quality check module for characterizing a specimen and/or a specimen container. The quality check module includes an imaging location within the quality check module configured to receive a specimen container containing a specimen, one or more cameras located at one or more viewpoints adjacent to the imaging location, and one or more spectrally-switchable light source including a light panel assembly located adjacent the imaging location and configured to provide lighting for the one or more cameras, the spectrally-switchable light source configured to be operatively switchable between multiple different spectra. Methods of imaging a specimen and/or specimen container and specimen, and specimen testing apparatus including a quality check module adapted to carry out the method are described herein, as are other aspects.

Chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer

The present invention discloses a chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer, including a rotating disc assembly for carrying and thermal insulation of capillary tubes, an air-blowing assembly for removing residual liquid from the capillary tubes, a detection assembly for detecting the number of luminescent photons in the capillary tubes, and a bottom plate for installing the rotating disc assembly, the air-blowing assembly, and the detection assembly. The present invention further includes a charging and recycling system and a sample feeding assembly, wherein the charging and recycling system includes a fixed seat, a capillary tube push-out device, a storage device, a first driving device, and a waste liquid recycling device; the capillary tube push-out device is used for pushing capillary tubes out of the storage device and squeezing out reagents stored in the storage device; the storage device is used for storing the reagents and providing the coated capillary tubes.

Chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer

The present invention discloses a chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer, including a rotating disc assembly for carrying and thermal insulation of capillary tubes, an air-blowing assembly for removing residual liquid from the capillary tubes, a detection assembly for detecting the number of luminescent photons in the capillary tubes, and a bottom plate for installing the rotating disc assembly, the air-blowing assembly, and the detection assembly. The present invention further includes a charging and recycling system and a sample feeding assembly, wherein the charging and recycling system includes a fixed seat, a capillary tube push-out device, a storage device, a first driving device, and a waste liquid recycling device; the capillary tube push-out device is used for pushing capillary tubes out of the storage device and squeezing out reagents stored in the storage device; the storage device is used for storing the reagents and providing the coated capillary tubes.

ASSAY CARTRIDGES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Assay cartridges are described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, thy reagent pill zones and the like. In certain embodiments, these cartridges are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick. Also described are kits including such cartridges and a cartridge reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge.

OPTICAL READER FOR ANALYTE TESTING

Analyte collection and testing systems and methods, and more particularly to disposable oral fluid collection and testing systems and methods. Described herein are methods and apparatuses to achieve significant improvements in the detection of fluorescence signals in the reader.

RAMAN ANALYSIS OF PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS
20220283091 · 2022-09-08 ·

There are disclosed methods and apparatus for automatic analysis of pharmaceutical dosage forms. In some aspects a dosage form may be grasped by a gripper which is used to bring the dosage form to a test location and to present the dosage form in a plurality of different alignments between delivery and collection optics. Probe light scattered through the dosage form is collected during each alignment. The collected probe light for the plurality of alignments is then used for Raman spectral analysis of the dosage form. In other aspects a rotation stage is used to rotate a dosage form on the stage to a preferred alignment before being grasped by a gripper. The gripper is then used to carry the dosage form to the test location for optical analysis.

Method of verifying fault of inspection unit, inspection apparatus and inspection system

A method of verifying a fault of an inspection unit, an inspection apparatus, and an inspection system are disclosed. The method according to the present disclosure includes: providing a verification reference body which is formed on a frame attached to an inspection system; placing the inspection unit on the verification reference body; obtaining image data of the verification reference body through the inspection unit; verifying a fault of the inspection unit by extracting a movement error and height error of the inspection unit from the image data; and generating a verification result indicating the fault of the inspection unit.

Method of verifying fault of inspection unit, inspection apparatus and inspection system

A method of verifying a fault of an inspection unit, an inspection apparatus, and an inspection system are disclosed. The method according to the present disclosure includes: providing a verification reference body which is formed on a frame attached to an inspection system; placing the inspection unit on the verification reference body; obtaining image data of the verification reference body through the inspection unit; verifying a fault of the inspection unit by extracting a movement error and height error of the inspection unit from the image data; and generating a verification result indicating the fault of the inspection unit.

CHEMILUMINESCENCE IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER

The present invention discloses a chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer, including a rotating disc assembly for carrying and thermal insulation of capillary tubes, an air-blowing assembly for removing residual liquid from the capillary tubes, a detection assembly for detecting the number of luminescent photons in the capillary tubes, and a bottom plate for installing the rotating disc assembly, the air-blowing assembly, and the detection assembly. The present invention further includes a charging and recycling system and a sample feeding assembly, wherein the charging and recycling system includes a fixed seat, a capillary tube push-out device, a storage device, a first driving device, and a waste liquid recycling device; the capillary tube push-out device is used for pushing capillary tubes out of the storage device and squeezing out reagents stored in the storage device; the storage device is used for storing the reagents and providing the coated capillary tubes.

CHEMILUMINESCENCE IMMUNOASSAY ANALYZER

The present invention discloses a chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer, including a rotating disc assembly for carrying and thermal insulation of capillary tubes, an air-blowing assembly for removing residual liquid from the capillary tubes, a detection assembly for detecting the number of luminescent photons in the capillary tubes, and a bottom plate for installing the rotating disc assembly, the air-blowing assembly, and the detection assembly. The present invention further includes a charging and recycling system and a sample feeding assembly, wherein the charging and recycling system includes a fixed seat, a capillary tube push-out device, a storage device, a first driving device, and a waste liquid recycling device; the capillary tube push-out device is used for pushing capillary tubes out of the storage device and squeezing out reagents stored in the storage device; the storage device is used for storing the reagents and providing the coated capillary tubes.