Plug flow cytometry for high throughput screening and drug discovery
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1. An apparatus for transferring a plurality of samples, said apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of sample loops for receiving a plurality of samples;
at least one device for moving said plurality of samples into said sample loops;
a reciprocating multi-port valve to alternatively connect said sample loops to a carrier flow tube; and
a flow cytometer connected to said multi-port valve by said carrier flow tube.
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Abstract
An apparatus for drawing and supplying multiple samples for rapid processing in flow cytometry. The apparatus comprises a reciprocating valve and at least one syringe. The invention is also a method for rapidly processing multiple samples in flow cytometry using the apparatus.
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1. An apparatus for transferring a plurality of samples, said apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of sample loops for receiving a plurality of samples;
at least one device for moving said plurality of samples into said sample loops;
a reciprocating multi-port valve to alternatively connect said sample loops to a carrier flow tube; and
a flow cytometer connected to said multi-port valve by said carrier flow tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus for transferring a plurality of samples, said apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of sample loops for receiving a plurality of samples;
at least one device for moving said plurality of samples into said sample loops; and
a reciprocating multi-port valve to alternatively connect said sample loops to a carrier flow tube, wherein said multi-port valve comprises a 2-position eight-port switching and sampling valve. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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8. An apparatus for transferring a plurality of samples, said apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of sample loops for receiving a plurality of samples;
at least one device for moving said plurality of samples into said sample loops; and
a reciprocating multi-port valve to alternatively connect said sample loops to a carrier flow tube, wherein said multi-port valve comprises a 6-port rotating valve comprising four engraved cavities. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 12)
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