ANALYZER AND DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE FOR MOLECULAR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTICS
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1. An assay cartridge comprising:
- an injection port for receiving a sample;
a central channel originating at the injection port;
a plurality of processing chambers connected to the central channel;
a plurality of reagent containers connected to the central channel; and
a waste chamber.
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Abstract
An in vitro diagnostics analyzer and assay cartridge for carrying out biochemical assays is disclosed. The analyzer includes a tilted clamp assembly for holding an assay cartridge, upper and lower motor assemblies for manipulating the assay cartridge, and an optical reader. The cartridge includes an injection port for receiving a biological sample, a central channel through which the sample passes, one or more processing chambers, one or more reagent containers, a detection chamber, and optionally a waste chamber. The analyzer and cartridge may be used for detection of a variety of analytes, including pathogens for medical diagnostics.
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15 Claims
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1. An assay cartridge comprising:
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an injection port for receiving a sample; a central channel originating at the injection port; a plurality of processing chambers connected to the central channel; a plurality of reagent containers connected to the central channel; and a waste chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An in vitro diagnostics analyzer comprising:
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a tilted clamp assembly configured to hold an assay cartridge; upper and lower motor assemblies operably connectable to one or more control valves, lances, and blister packs; an optical reader. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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