Patent classifications
B01L2300/021
Mobile laboratory for use in environment testing
The present invention discloses a mobile laboratory for use in environment testing, comprising a laboratory casing, lifting hooks are provided at four corners of a top part of an outer wall of the laboratory casing, a supporting frame is provided beneath a bottom of the laboratory casing, an testing room is provided in one side of the laboratory casing and beneficial effects are: by providing lifting hooks, it is convenient to lift and move the mobile laboratory, change orientation as per usage conditions with a transportation vehicle and to build quickly a mobile laboratory for use in the testing site; and the signal transceiver transmits testing data collected by near-infrared spectroscopy, biosensor technology, biochip detection technology, ATP bioluminescence method, immunological analysis method and immunological analysis method by QR code tags, RFID tags, cameras, temperature sensors, sound sensors, vibration sensors, pressure sensors, RFID readers, QR code readers, and single-chip microcomputers.
Fluidic medical devices and uses thereof
This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides fluidic systems having a plurality of reaction sites surrounded by optical barriers to reduce the amount of optical cross-talk between signals detected from various reaction sites. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing fluidic systems and methods of using the systems.
System and method for traceability of transport of containers of biological samples
The invention relates to a system and method for traceability of transport of containers of biological samples, arranged in a containment rack, from a drawing point to an analysis point, in which a preparation apparatus is able, for each containment rack going out from the drawing point, to identify the containment rack, to detect the measurement of the outgoing mass of the containment rack and to store the measurement of the outgoing mass in a centralized database, and in which a check-in apparatus is able, for each containment rack coming to the analysis point, to identify the containment rack, to detect the measurement of the incoming mass of the containment rack and to compare the measurement of the outgoing mass with the detected measurement of the incoming mass, generating an alert if the measurement of the outgoing mass is different from the measurement of the incoming mass.
Microfluidic rotor device
Described herein are various embodiments directed to rotor devices, systems, and kits. Embodiments of rotors disclosed herein may be used to characterize one or more analytes of a fluid. An apparatus may include a first layer being substantially transparent. A second layer may be coupled to the first layer. The second layer may be substantially absorbent to infrared radiation. The second layer and the first layer may collectively define a set of wells. The first layer may define a base for each well of the set of wells. The second layer may define an opening for each well of the set of wells. At least one of the first layer and the second layer may define a sidewall for each well of the set of wells.
Method and system for detecting target components by utilizing mobile terminal
A method and system for detecting a target component by using a mobile terminal, and a detection method for simultaneously screening multiple target objects. The method for detecting a target component by using a mobile terminal comprises: detecting a target component by using test strips (100) to obtain chromogenic test strips (100); arranging the test strips (100) around a same circle center at equal angles to obtain an arrangement ring of test strips (100), positioning identifiers being provided on an area outside the test strips (100) on the arrangement ring of the test strips (100); performing image acquisition on the arrangement ring of the test strips (100) by using a mobile terminal, and uploading an acquired image to a data processing center, correcting the acquired image according to the positioning identifiers; determining the positions of a personalized mark area and a result display area of each test strip (100) in the image; performing segmentation to obtain images of the personalized mark area and the result display area of each test strip (100); calculating a chromogenic result of the result display area, and obtaining a test result of the target component; and outputting the test result of the target component and displaying the test result on the mobile terminal.
Methods and Systems for Improved Quality Assurance for High-Throughput Analysis
Disclosed are methods and systems for confirming the identification of samples processed by a high-throughput analytical technique. The method may include the steps of distributing a plurality of individual samples to individual predetermined positions of a multi-sample test unit and distributing an identifier material to at least one predetermined position of the multi-sample test unit. The method may also include determining the absence or presence of an analyte in the plurality of individual samples, and determining the absence or presence of the identifier material, wherein the presence of the identifier material at the predetermined position of the multi-sample test unit is used to confirm the identity of the plurality of individual samples positioned in the multi-sample test unit. Also disclosed are systems for performing the disclosed methods or any of the steps of the disclosed methods. The methods and systems may be applied to high-throughput LC-MS/MS or other analytical methods.
INTERSTITIAL PRINTING OF MICROARRAYS FOR BIOMOLECULAR INTERACTION ANALYSIS
A flow cell applicator system can include a flow cell applicator including multiple flow cells to deposit multiple substance spots on a deposition surface, and a positioning assembly to position, to dock, and to unlock the multiple flow cells relative to the deposition surface. The substance spots can be depositable when the multiple flow cells are docked on the deposition surface. The flow cell applicator system can also include a spot deposition identifier operably associated with a processor to: record data related to substance spots as applied on the deposition surface, identify data related to substance spots previously deposited on the deposition surface, or both.
METHODS FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR AUTOMATED IN SITU ANALYSIS
The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing biological samples for in situ analysis of one or more analytes wherein the biological sample has been previously affixed to a substrate, which in some cases may not be compatible with in situ analysis, for example, due to the absence of positional markers and/or fiducial markers and/or a region suitable for in situ signal detection on the substrate. In some aspects, a hydrophobic adapter having positional markers and/or fiducial markers is applied to the substrate to which a biological sample has been affixed, thus enabling in situ sample processing and analysis of the biological sample. The hydrophobic adhesive label or adapter can be used for automated microscope alignment and sample preparation.
System and method for processing and detecting nucleic acids
A system and method for processing and detecting nucleic acids from a set of biological samples, comprising: a capture plate and a capture plate module configured to facilitate binding of nucleic acids within the set of biological samples to magnetic beads; a molecular diagnostic module configured to receive nucleic acids bound to magnetic beads, isolate nucleic acids, and analyze nucleic acids, comprising a cartridge receiving module, a heating/cooling subsystem and a magnet configured to facilitate isolation of nucleic acids, a valve actuation subsystem configured to control fluid flow through a microfluidic cartridge for processing nucleic acids, and an optical subsystem for analysis of nucleic acids; a fluid handling system configured to deliver samples and reagents to components of the system to facilitate molecular diagnostic protocols; and an assay strip configured to combine nucleic acid samples with molecular diagnostic reagents for analysis of nucleic acids.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HANDLING SAMPLE CONTAINERS
A sample rack includes a housing that has multiple spaces or compartments each for receiving and retaining sample containers of various sizes. The sample rack includes dual hooks on the ends for engaging a sample rack handling system. Chamfers formed in the housing of the sample rack assist in placing and removing the sample rack from a sample rack handling system. The sample tube rack also includes a handle that extends upward from one end and includes gripping features. A groove and bar, incorporated into each sample rack, are able to selectively interlock with adjacent racks to assist in lifting multiple sample racks together.