Sample Processing System and Methods
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a) a sample processing unit, comprising an input port and an output port coupled to a rotating container having at least one sample chamber, wherein the sample processing unit is configuredto provide a first processing step to a sample orto rotate the container so as to apply a centrifugal force to a sample deposited in the chamber and separate at least a first component and a second component of the deposited sample; and
b) a sample separation unit coupled to the output port of the sample processing unit, the sample separation unit comprisinga separation column holder,a pump, anda plurality of valves configured to at least partially control fluid flow through a fluid circuitry and a separation column positioned in the holder, wherein the separation column is configured to separate labeled and unlabeled components of sample flowed through the column.
2 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The invention relates to a system, comprising: a) a sample processing unit, comprising an input port and an output port coupled to a rotating container having at least one sample chamber, the sample processing unit configured provide a first processing step to a sample or to rotate the container so as to apply a centrifugal force to a sample deposited in the chamber and separate at least a first component and a second component of the deposited sample; and b) a sample separation unit coupled to the output port of the sample processing unit, the cell separation unit comprising separation column holder (42), a pump (64) and a plurality of valves (1-11) configured to at least partially control fluid flow through a fluid circuitry and a separation column (40) positioned in the holder, the separation column configured to separate labeled and unlabeled components of sample flowed through the column.
-
Citations
15 Claims
-
1. A system, comprising:
-
a) a sample processing unit, comprising an input port and an output port coupled to a rotating container having at least one sample chamber, wherein the sample processing unit is configured to provide a first processing step to a sample or to rotate the container so as to apply a centrifugal force to a sample deposited in the chamber and separate at least a first component and a second component of the deposited sample; and b) a sample separation unit coupled to the output port of the sample processing unit, the sample separation unit comprising a separation column holder, a pump, and a plurality of valves configured to at least partially control fluid flow through a fluid circuitry and a separation column positioned in the holder, wherein the separation column is configured to separate labeled and unlabeled components of sample flowed through the column. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
-
Specification