A physiological signal monitoring device is adapted for monitoring a physiological signal of a biofluid, and includes: a biosensor strip that has at least one signal output end adapted for outputting the physiological signal; a strip reciprocating module that includes a strip seat for receiving the biosensor strip, a guide seat mounted to the strip seat, and a rotating plate mounted rotatably to the strip seat for triggering reciprocating movement of the biosensor strip and the guide seat relative to the strip seat; and a contact module that includes an electronic module, and at least one extending piece connected electrically with the at least one signal output end to transmit the physiological signal to the electronic module.

A test strip code reader is provided. The test strip code reader includes a test strip carrier for accommodating a test strip, a first conductive element for decoding a code of the test strip, a second conductive element configured to be in a contact state or a separation state with the first conductive element, and an activation element having a body and a plurality of protrusions, wherein the body is used to prevent the first conductive element from being contaminated, and according to whether the plurality of protrusions are actuated by the test strip, the contact state or the separation state between the first conductive element and the second conductive element is determined to decode the code of the test strip.

At least some embodiments of the technology are directed to an automated slide processing apparatus configured to apply at least one reagent to a specimen carried by a microscope slide. The slide processing station can include a support element with a support surface, at least one vacuum port, and a sealing member having a non-round shape. In an uncompressed state, the sealing member can extend upwardly beyond the support surface. In a compressed state, the sealing member can be configured to maintain an airtight seal with a backside of the microscope slide as the microscope slide is pulled against the support surface by a vacuum drawn via the at least one vacuum port.

The present invention relates to an automatic specimen feeding system and a control method therefor, the automatic specimen feeding system comprising: a main frame installed adjacent to a carbon measuring apparatus, having a space with an open upper portion, and being provided with an input hole for inputting a specimen into the carbon measuring apparatus; a specimen seating unit which reciprocates horizontally in a direction perpendicular to the carbon measuring apparatus while moving up and down with respect to the main frame, and on which a plurality of specimens can be seated; a specimen lift unit which is installed under the specimen seating unit and can lift one of the plurality of specimens seated on the specimen seating unit; and a specimen input unit which is installed lengthways in the direction towards the carbon measuring apparatus to grip specimens lifted by the specimen lift unit and to input the specimens into the carbon measuring apparatus. Therefore, a plurality of specimens can be automatically input into the carbon measuring apparatus and used specimens can be discarded without using manpower, and thus user convenience can be improved. In addition, processes of inputting specimens can be minimized to noticeably reduce the time taken to automatically measure carbon by using specimens.

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for facing a tissue block. In some embodiments, a method is provided for facing a tissue block that includes imaging a tissue block to generate imaging data of the tissue block, the tissue block comprising a tissue sample embedded in an embedding material, estimating, based on the imaging data, a depth profile of the tissue block, wherein the depth profile comprises a thickness of the embedding material to be removed to expose the tissue sample to a pre-determined criteria, and removing the thickness of the embedding material to expose the tissue to the pre-determined criteria.

The present disclosure also relates to systems and methods for quality control in histology systems. In some embodiments, a method is provided that includes receiving a tissue block comprising a tissue sample embedded in an embedding material, imaging the tissue block to create a first imaging data of the tissue sample in a tissue section on the tissue block, removing the tissue section from the tissue block, the tissue section comprising a part of the tissue sample, imaging the tissue section to create a second imaging data of the tissue sample in the tissue section, and comparing the first imaging data to the second imaging data to confirm correspondence in the tissue sample in the first imaging data and the second imaging data based on one or more quality control parameters.

Cell deposition and staining apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the deposition and staining apparatuses disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top systems for depositing and staining cellular samples on a cytological slide. An example deposition and staining apparatus includes a housing having an access door; a substrate processing holder located within the housing configured to hold one or more substrates and/or one or more substrate cartridges, wherein the substrate processing holder is accessible when the access door is in an open configuration; at least one opening located at least partially above at least a portion of the substrate processing holder; a spray nozzle configured to dispense a gaseous substance into the substrate processing area; a user interface configured receive an input from a user, and in response to receiving the input, cause execution of a pre-programmed protocol; and a waste and/or reagent holder element.

A method of producing a reagent tape, that includes a base tape layer and a series of consecutive and separate reagent pads of a reagent, is provided for use in a milk sampling device. The milk sampling device is arranged to supply a droplet of a milk sample onto one of the reagent pads on the tape in order to produce a response in the reagent to detect a presence or concentration of a substance in the milk sample. The method includes providing the base tape layer of the reagent tape, applying onto the base tape layer a continuous layer of the reagent, dividing the supplied continuous reagent layer into separate reagent pads by providing a hydrophobic barrier line between said pads. This may be done by laser ablating thin lines of reagent material, or by providing additional hydrophobic material into the layer. Thus, a simple and fast way of providing a tape with pads is obtained, in which a narrow spacing between pads is possible. A tape made by the method, and a milking device with a sampling device with such a tape are disclosed.

A digital dispense system and method for analyzing samples. The system includes a fluid droplet ejection system housed in a compact housing unit. The fluid droplet ejection system contains a fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge containing one or more fluids to be dispensed, a cartridge translation mechanism for moving the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge back and forth over a sample holder in an x direction; and a sample holder translation mechanism for moving a sample back and forth beneath the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge in a y direction orthogonal to the x direction. A digital display device is attached to the fluid droplet ejection system for displaying fluid volume information to a user. The fluid volume information is selected from relative fluid volume, absolute fluid volume, and a combination of relative and absolute fluid volumes.

An automated system is provided for performing slide processing operations on slides bearing biological samples. In one embodiment, the disclosed system includes a slide tray holding a plurality of slides in a substantially horizontal position and a workstation that receives the slide tray. In a particular embodiment, a workstation delivers a reagent to slide surfaces without substantial transfer of reagent (and reagent borne contaminants such as dislodged cells) from one slide to another. A method for automated processing of slides also is provided.