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Apparatus and method for testing and continuously reading low-volume samples

  • US 7,232,547 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2003
  • Issued: 06/19/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/22/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for automatically analyzing a large number of small-volume samples, comprising:

  • a. a microwell tape having a continuous length and containing a plurality of wells, the tape having first and second lateral edges defined by a continuous row of indexing perforations;

    b. a drive mechanism adapted to move the microwell tape through the system;

    c. a pipetter for transferring samples to the wells of the microwell tape;

    d. a dispenser for transferring a reagent to the well of the microwell tape;

    e. sealing means for sealing the wells of the microwell tape, wherein the sealing means comprises an indexing drum having cavities dimensioned to resister with the wells of the microwell tape;

    f. a thermocycler; and

    g. a detector for analyzing the contents of wells of the microwell tape.

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