Automatic cell analyzer method
First Claim
1. A method for analyzing cells for determination of cell character, comprising the steps of selecting a sample of cells, placing the cells in a fixative solution to form a suspension, ultrasonicating the cells under conditions to achieve dispersion of cells without disrupting cell membrane integrity, incorporating in the suspension a radioactive biochemical which attaches to at least a portion of the cells, counting a pre-determined number of cells withdrawn from the radioactive suspension, depositing said counted cells at a draining location, transporting said counted and drained cells to a drying location and to a radioactive detection location, performing a radioactive count on said cells at said radioactive detection location and comparing said radioactive count in normalized form with a pre-determined setting to evaluate said sample to determine the character of said cells.
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Abstract
A cell analyzer which automatically processes and evaluates cell samples for possible indications of malignancy and other abnormalities is disclosed. Cell samples are prepared in a suspension and are tagged with an appropriate radioactive stain or appropriate biochemical. Counting, filtering and drying steps under computer control are followed by the taking of a radioactive count with respect to a normalized number of cells. The results of the radioactive counting determine whether the particular sample is classified as "positive" or "negative".
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- 1. A method for analyzing cells for determination of cell character, comprising the steps of selecting a sample of cells, placing the cells in a fixative solution to form a suspension, ultrasonicating the cells under conditions to achieve dispersion of cells without disrupting cell membrane integrity, incorporating in the suspension a radioactive biochemical which attaches to at least a portion of the cells, counting a pre-determined number of cells withdrawn from the radioactive suspension, depositing said counted cells at a draining location, transporting said counted and drained cells to a drying location and to a radioactive detection location, performing a radioactive count on said cells at said radioactive detection location and comparing said radioactive count in normalized form with a pre-determined setting to evaluate said sample to determine the character of said cells.
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