Systems and methods for multi-analysis
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1. A cartridge for use with a sample processing device, said cartridge comprising:
- at least one sample collection unit;
at least one tip;
at least one reagent unit;
at least one assay unit;
at least one thermal device; and
a cartridge frame for supporting all of the foregoing and configured to be at least partially inserted into the sample processing device, wherein the at least one thermal device is mounted to the frame to position the at least one thermal device to thermally condition the at least one reagent unit.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
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20 Claims
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1. A cartridge for use with a sample processing device, said cartridge comprising:
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at least one sample collection unit; at least one tip; at least one reagent unit; at least one assay unit; at least one thermal device; and a cartridge frame for supporting all of the foregoing and configured to be at least partially inserted into the sample processing device, wherein the at least one thermal device is mounted to the frame to position the at least one thermal device to thermally condition the at least one reagent unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A cartridge for use with a sample processing device, said cartridge comprising:
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at least one sample collection unit; at least one tip; at least one reagent unit; at least one assay unit; at least one thermal device; and a cartridge frame for supporting all of the foregoing and configured to be at least partially inserted into the sample processing device, wherein the at least one thermal device is mounted to the frame to position the at least one thermal device to thermally condition the at least one reagent unit; wherein the cartridge comprises all reagents for performing one or more assays on a biological sample obtained from a subject.
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20. A cartridge for use with a sample processing device, said cartridge comprising:
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at least one sample collection unit; at least one tip; at least one reagent unit; at least one assay unit; at least one thermal device; and a cartridge frame for supporting all of the foregoing and configured to be at least partially inserted into the sample processing device, wherein the at least one thermal device is mounted to the frame to position the at least one thermal device to thermally condition the at least one reagent unit; wherein the at least one sample collection unit is configured to receive a blood sample of no more than about 500 μ
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