Automated fluid handling cartridge, fluid processing system, and methods

A fluid and fluid communication technology, applied in chemical instruments and methods, laboratory containers, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of workers being exposed to dangerous substances and damaging samples

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-10
EXPERT SERVICES GROUP
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Any variation in these labor-intensive procedures can expose workers to dangerous substances or damage samples

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[0028] As used herein, the term "sealed" as used in reference to a container (eg, test tube, vial, jar, bottle, etc.) means that the opening of the container is covered or blocked by a cap, septum, septum, gasket, or the like. A "covered container" is an example of a sealed container.

[0029] Cartridges, systems and methods of the present invention

[0030] The present invention relates to cartridges, systems and methods for the automated processing of fluids, such as blood, serum or other biological fluids. Advantageously, in certain embodiments, the present invention may reduce the risk of exposure to biohazards, may reduce the risk of errors that could compromise sample integrity, and / or reduce the labor required of laboratory technicians during handling of fluid samples quantity.

[0031] The cartridge may be configured to obtain a fluid sample from a sealed container, such as a septum-sealed container. Surprisingly, in one embodiment, the cartridge can equalize the pr...

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The present invention relates to a cartridge, system, and methods that can be used for automated handling of fluids, such as blood. The cartridge can be configured to obtain a fluid sample from a sealed container, e.g., a septum sealed container. In an embodiment, the cartridge can be in the form of a fluid receptacle. The fluid receptacle can be configured to obtain sample from sealed container. The fluid receptacle can include a piercing system, a reservoir, a vent system, and a filling system. The vent system can be configured to provide fluid communication between the container and surroundings. The vent system can be valved. The filling system can be configured to provide fluid transfer between the container and the reservoir. The filling system can include a piston. The piercing system can be configured to enter the sealed container. The fluid receptacle can be a component of an apparatus also including a support. The support can be configured to retain a plurality of fluid receptacles. In an embodiment, the present method can include a method for handling fluid samples with an automated system. The method can include removing sample fluid from a sample container into a fluid receptacle; venting the sample container with the fluid receptacle; and dispensing the sample fluid from the fluid receptacle into a second container.

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[0001] This application was filed on July 27, 2005 as a PCT International Patent Application of a U.S. state-owned corporation named Expert Services Group Inc. The applicant designates all countries except the United States. GershonGiter and Dmitry Volovik, both U.S. citizens, are designating only Applicant in the United States, and claims priority to U.S. Utility Model Application Serial No. 10. / 901,855, filed July 28, 2004. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a cartridge, system and method that can be used for the automated treatment of fluids, such as blood. The cartridge is configured to obtain a fluid sample from a sealed container, such as a septum-sealed container. The system is configured to process cartridge operations such as acquiring and / or dispensing samples from the cartridge onto, for example, microtiter chips. The methods of the invention may use the cartridge or system of the invention. Background technique [0003] Liquid sample hand...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N35/10B01L3/02
CPCG01N2035/0434B01L3/0231G01N35/1072G01N35/1079B01L9/54Y10T436/2575B01L2200/0684
Inventor 格申·吉特尔德米特里·沃洛维克
Owner EXPERT SERVICES GROUP
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