SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING ANALYTICAL UNITS
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Abstract
Systems and methods for processing and analyzing samples are disclosed. The system may process samples, such as biological fluids, using assay cartridges which can be processed at different processing locations. In some cases, the system can be used for PCR processing. The different processing locations may include a preparation location where samples can be prepared and an analysis location where samples can be analyzed. To assist with the preparation of samples, the system may also include a number of processing stations which may include processing lanes. During the analysis of samples, in some cases, thermal cycler modules and an appropriate optical detection system can be used to detect the presence or absence of certain nucleic acid sequences in the samples. The system can be used to accurately and rapidly process samples.
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92 Claims
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1-78. -78. (canceled)
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79. An assay cartridge comprising:
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a reaction well including; a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first endwall, a second endwall, and a well floor arranged to receive a reaction mixture, the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the first endwall and the second endwall forming an open end; wherein the first endwall includes a first segment and a second segment, the first and second segment joined by a bend, at least one of the first segment and second segment being tapered so that the cross section of the reaction well decreases closer to the well floor. - View Dependent Claims (80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91)
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