Abstract:
A tip for use in an optical detection system to analyze an analyte in a fluid sample drawn into the tip, using light reflected from a detection surface inside the tip that the analyte binds to, comprising a first detection surface and a second detection surface located in a same flow path with no controllable valve separating them, wherein the first and second detection surfaces have different surface chemistries.
Abstract:
An in-line method for optically inspecting transparent or translucent containers (3) comprises illuminating each container with a light source that presents light intensity variation in a periodic pattern along at least a first variation direction. A number N greater than or equal to three of images of the container traveling in front of the light source and occupying N different respective positions along the travel path is taken. Between taking successive images, a relative shift between the container and the periodic pattern is created. A geometrical transformation is determined and applied in order to put the pixels belonging to the container in the N successive images of the same container into coincidence. A phase image for each container is constructed using the N registered images of the container. The phase image is analyzed in order to deduce therefrom at least the presence of defects or the quality of the container.
Abstract:
Detection arrangement and method for detecting presence of a residue in a sample include determining color values of the sample, associated with the L*a*b color model. A value of a composite parameter Z is calculated as follows: A=wL+waa+wbb where wL, wa and wb are weighting factors having a value depending on the residue and the sample. A determination is made whether or not the sample comprises more or less than a predetermined amount of the residue in dependence on the value of the composition parameter Z. In a preferred embodiment, the arrangement is used to detect antibiotic residues, e.g. penicillin-G, in food products, elg. Milk, or body fluids, e.g. blood, urine.
Abstract:
Methods for programming an array scanner to scan a plurality of biopolymer arrays are provided. In the subject methods, individual scanning parameters for at least two different arrays of the plurality of arrays to be scanned are selected and input into the array scanner prior to scanning the plurality arrays. The programmed scanner then scans the plurality of arrays according to the pre-selected scanning parametersAlso provided are scanners programmed according to the subject methods, as well as computer programming that provides for programming of scanners according to the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications, including both genomics and proteomics applications.
Abstract:
A clinical analyzer that is microprocessor controlled is disclosed. A shuttle carries a plurality of cuvettes containing liquids to be spectrophotometrically analyzed by a single beam spectrophotometer. The shuttle moves the cuvettes past the spectrophotometer in a plurality of cycles to complete a given test. At the beginning of a test, spectrophotometer lamp energization is controlled to achieve a predetermined spectrophotometer output for a reference filter. The remaining filters are then positioned one-by-one, and amplifier gain is adjusted to achieve optimum spectrophotometer output for each filter. The gain associated with each filter is stored by the microprocessor, and thereafter during the test, when each filter is used, the stored gain associated with that microprocessor is utilized in the amplifier circuitry. Additionally, at the beginning of each cycle of shuttle movement, an air calibration reading is taken, to be used by the microprocessor in determining absorbance. This air-only reading, in combination with a reference reading taken with a water-filled cuvette at any convenient time, serves to provide for accurate calibration of the system, overcoming problems of drift.