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Optical reader system and method for monitoring and correcting lateral and angular misalignments of label independent biosensors

  • US 20060139641A1
  • Filed: 08/23/2005
  • Published: 06/29/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for detecting and correcting a misalignment of a microplate in an optical reader system, said method comprising the steps of:

  • placing said microplate onto a holder;

    using a fiducial marking on said microplate to determine a first position of said microplate;

    removing said microplate from said holder;

    re-inserting said microplate back onto said holder;

    using said fiducial marking on said microplate to determine a second position of said microplate;

    comparing the first position and the second position of said microplate; and

    if there is a difference between the two positions, then addressing the lateral and/or angular misalignment of said microplate.

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