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1. An instrument for analysing a sample, the instrument including:
- one or more sample processors;
electronics for operating the sample processors;
whereinone or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument, the device being provided in a device location in opposition to a device to instrument interface.
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Abstract
Instruments, devices and methods of analysis are provided which fully integrate a significant number of process steps in a continuous operation. Accurate positioning and full contact between components is also provided by the relative movement the designs allow. An effect interface between a low cost disposable cartridge or device and the instrument to process it is also detailed.
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38 Claims
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1. An instrument for analysing a sample, the instrument including:
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one or more sample processors; electronics for operating the sample processors;
whereinone or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument, the device being provided in a device location in opposition to a device to instrument interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of analysing a sample, the method including:
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applying one or more process steps to the sample; obtaining one or more results from the method, wherein one or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument, the device being provided in a device location in opposition to a device to instrument interface.
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18. An instrument for analysing a sample, the instrument including:
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one or more sample processors; electronics for operating the sample processors; wherein one or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument at a device location, the device being capable of movement relative to the instrument when in the device location. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of analysing a sample, the method including:
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applying one or more process steps to the sample; obtaining one or more results from the method; wherein one or more of the sample processors are provided on a device provided in the instrument at a device location, the device being capable of movement relative to the instrument when in the device location.
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30. An instrument for analysing a sample, the instrument including:
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one or more sample processors; electronics for operating the sample processors, wherein the instrument provides an integrated set of sample processors and the sample processors include a sample preparation step, sample extraction step, sample retention step, elution step, amplification step and analysis step. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A method of analysing a sample, the method including using an instrument to:
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apply one or more process steps to the sample; obtain one or more results from the method. wherein the instrument provides an integrated set of sample processors and the sample processors include a sample preparation step, sample extraction step, sample retention step, elution step, amplification step and analysis step.
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