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Optical bio-discs and fluidic circuits for analysis of cells and methods relating thereto

  • US 20030219713A1
  • Filed: 11/13/2002
  • Published: 11/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical bio-disc for conducting a cellular assay, said disc comprising:

  • a rotatable substrate;

    a cap portion associated with said substrate; and

    a fluidic circuit formed between said substrate and said cap portion, said fluidic circuit comprising;

    a mixing chamber, said mixing chamber including an inlet port;

    a purification chamber in fluid communication with said mixing chamber;

    a filter means associated with said purification chamber;

    an analysis chamber in fluid communication with said purification chamber, said analysis chamber including a capture zone; and

    a vent port associated with said analysis chamber.

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