Assay system
First Claim
1. An assay cartridge comprising at least two wells and a membrane-tipped pipette positionable in at least two of said wells, said pipette having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end being closed by a liquid permeable membrane, and wherein said assay cartridge comprises detachable base and cap members, said wells being disposed in said base member, and said cap member being arranged to carry said membrane-tipped pipette.
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Abstract
An assay apparatus comprising: i) an assay cartridge (52, 53) comprising at least one well (57-62) and a pipette (50) positionable in at least one said well; ii) a holder arranged to receive said cartridge; iii) drive means operable to position said pipette in selected wells of said cartridge; iv) a gas pressure applicator couplable to said pipette whereby to cause liquid flow through said membrane; and v) a radiation detector operable to detect radiation from a well of said cartridge or from said pipette.
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- 1. An assay cartridge comprising at least two wells and a membrane-tipped pipette positionable in at least two of said wells, said pipette having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end being closed by a liquid permeable membrane, and wherein said assay cartridge comprises detachable base and cap members, said wells being disposed in said base member, and said cap member being arranged to carry said membrane-tipped pipette.
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