Method for processing non-liquid biological samples with dynamic application of a processing liquid
First Claim
1. A method for efficient processing of a non-liquid biological sample with a dynamically moving aqueous-based processing liquid, comprising the steps of:
- providing a stationary sample support with a hydrophilic surface;
providing the non-liquid biological sample fixed on the stationary sample support;
providing a moveable wand positioned above the sample support element, the movable wand having a substantially flat hydrophobic surface;
applying the aqueous-based processing liquid to the stationary sample support with the non-liquid biological sample;
contacting said substantially flat hydrophobic surface of the moveable wand with the aqueous-based processing liquid;
forming a substantially contained liquid bridge with the aqueous-based processing liquid between the substantially flat hydrophobic surface of the wand and the hydrophilic surface of the stationary sample support;
steadily oscillating the moveable wand back and forth above the stationary sample support and the non-liquid biological sample, therefore steadily oscillating the substantially contained liquid bridge over the stationary sample support and the non-liquid biological sample; and
efficiently processing the non-liquid biological sample with the aqueous-based processing liquid.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of sample (1) and staining processing including compression and dynamic movement of liquids (3) in a fluidically moving substantially contained liquid bridge (6) perhaps between a hydrophobic wand (4) and a hydrophilic sample support element (2). Embodiments may include low volume reagent and perhaps even low volume buffer wash in sample processing. In addition, antibodies can be conjugated with nanoparticles (64) and can be used in sample processing. Exposing a sample with or without movement to AC, DC, or even a permanent magnet field may improve staining. Staining with nanoparticle reagents could be quantified using a microscope with a magnetometer below the slide viewing area. The detection of nanoparticles attached to the chemistry may facilitate the quantification of cancerous cells stained in the tissue.
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1. A method for efficient processing of a non-liquid biological sample with a dynamically moving aqueous-based processing liquid, comprising the steps of:
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providing a stationary sample support with a hydrophilic surface; providing the non-liquid biological sample fixed on the stationary sample support; providing a moveable wand positioned above the sample support element, the movable wand having a substantially flat hydrophobic surface; applying the aqueous-based processing liquid to the stationary sample support with the non-liquid biological sample; contacting said substantially flat hydrophobic surface of the moveable wand with the aqueous-based processing liquid; forming a substantially contained liquid bridge with the aqueous-based processing liquid between the substantially flat hydrophobic surface of the wand and the hydrophilic surface of the stationary sample support; steadily oscillating the moveable wand back and forth above the stationary sample support and the non-liquid biological sample, therefore steadily oscillating the substantially contained liquid bridge over the stationary sample support and the non-liquid biological sample; and efficiently processing the non-liquid biological sample with the aqueous-based processing liquid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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