摘要:
1. The application describes a method of calibrating a sample heating device, comprising: providing a sample that includes a temperature-sensitive reagent that emits a luminescent signal in response to a stimulus; wherein the luminescent signal emitted from the temperature-sensitive reagent changes as a function of temperature in a known and predictable manner and is not directly proportional to an amount of nucleic acid present in the sample, stimulating the temperature-sensitive reagent to induce emission of the luminescent signal therefrom; determining a luminescence-determined temperature of the sample based on the luminescent signal emitted by the temperature-sensitive reagent; determining a device-determined temperature for the sample; and adjusting a temperature setting of the sample heating device based on at least one of the luminescence-determined temperature and device-determined temperature.
摘要:
The invention relates to a system for analysing a liquid sample, which includes an analysis apparatus (100) comprising a housing having a through-opening leading onto a recess (120) suitable for receiving a portion of a collection device (200) and extending longitudinally away from the opening along an insertion axis of the collection device. The analysis system also comprises a collection device (200), which includes a main body (220) extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a fluid chamber (221), capable of being inserted into the recess (120) along the insertion axis, and a receiving surface (211) intended for receiving the liquid sample, extending substantially orthogonal relative to the axis of the main body.
摘要:
Apparatuses and methods related to a point-of-care portable assay device and the use thereof with a test card are described herein. In a general embodiment, a device for monitoring a polymerase chain reaction in a fluid sample includes a vacuum source configured to pull the fluid sample through a microchannel, a current source configured to cause the polymerase chain reaction while the fluid sample is located within the microchannel, a light source configured to illuminate the polymerase chain reaction while the current source causes the polymerase chain reaction, a camera imaging device configured to record an image of the polymerase chain reaction while the light source illuminates the polymerase chain reaction, and a controller configured to analyze the image of the polymerase chain reaction and output a resulting analysis of the polymerase chain reaction.
摘要:
Systems, including apparatus and methods, for performing assays. These systems may involve separating sample components by partitioning them into droplets or other partitions, amplifying or otherwise reacting the components within the droplets, detecting the amplified components, or characteristics thereof, and/or analyzing the resulting data, among others.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods for the immobilization of cells or virus particles of interest expressing one or more predetermined surface marker(s) on defined spots on a solid support, comprising the steps of providing a biological fluid sample suspected of containing cells or virus particles of interest; labeling the cells or virus particles of interest with antibodies, antibody fragments or antibody mimetics directed against the one or more predetermined surface marker(s) and carrying a first binding agent; and contacting the labeled cells or virus particles of interest with a solid support (biochip), said solid support comprising an array of defined isolated spots of a solid support-bound second binding agent, wherein the first and second binding agents can bind to each other. The present invention further relates to devices for the isolation of cells or virus particles of interest expressing one or more predetermined surface marker(s), comprising a microfluidic chamber comprising a solid support comprising an array of defined isolated spots of a solid support-bound binding agent, and a surface opposing the solid support, said surface having transverse structures that facilitate chaotic mixing of the fluid containing the cells or virus particles of interest when said fluid flows along said surface; and a capillary micropipette.
摘要:
An instrument for biological analysis includes a base, an excitation source, an optical sensor, an excitation optical system, and an emission optical system. The base is configured to receive a sample holder comprising a plurality of biological samples. The optical sensor is configured to receive emissions from the biological samples in response to the excitation source. The instrument may additionally include a sensor lens enclosed by a lens case and a focusing mechanism including a gear that engages the lens case, the focusing mechanism being accessible outside the enclosure for adjusting a focus. The may instrument further include a sensor aperture dispose along an emission optical path and a blocking structure disposed to cooperate with the sensor aperture such that none of the reflected radiation from an illuminated surface near the sample holder is received by the optical sensor that does not also reflect off another surface of the instrument.
摘要:
Systems and methods for processing and analyzing samples are disclosed. The system may process samples, such as biological fluids, using assay cartridges which can be processed at different processing locations. In some cases, the system can be used for PCR processing. The different processing locations may include a preparation location where samples can be prepared and an analysis location where samples can be analyzed. To assist with the preparation of samples, the system may also include a number of processing stations which may include processing lanes. During the analysis of samples, in some cases, thermal cycler modules and an appropriate optical detection system can be used to detect the presence or absence of certain nucleic acid sequences in the samples. The system can be used to accurately and rapidly process samples.
摘要:
The present invention provides self-contained systems, apparatus and methods for determining a chemical state, the system includes a stationary cartridge for performing the assay therein, the cartridge adapted to house at least one reagent adapted to react with a sample; and at least one reporter functionality adapted to report a reaction of the at least one reagent with the sample to report a result of the assay, a mechanical controller including a first urging means adapted to apply a force externally onto the cartridge to release the at least one reagent; and at least one second urging means adapted to apply a removable force to induce fluidic movement in a first direction in the cartridge and upon removal of the force causing fluidic movement in an opposite direction to the first direction, an optical reader adapted to detect the reaction and a processor adapted to receive data from the optical reader and to process the data to determine said chemical state.
摘要:
Provided herein are instruments and cartridges for processing samples. The cartridges include fluidic circuits in which fluid movement can be regulated by diaphragm valves. In certain cartridges, deformable material providing a diaphragm contacts an interface in the instrument that actuates the diaphragm directly, without intervening actuation layer. Certain cartridges have a plurality of fluidic circuits and fluid distribution channels or pneumatic distribution channels configured to deliver fluids or pneumatic pressure to any of the fluidic circuits, selectively. Certain cartridges have compartments containing on-board reagents. Compartments can be closed by a film attached to a body the cartridge through a heat seal.