摘要:
A multi-analyte diagnostic system for use with a computer (900). The diagnostic system includes a flow analyzer (25) including a co-planar light source-optical detector array (120), the flow analyzer being communicatable with the computer (900). The diagnostic system also includes a memory medium readable by the computer (900) and storing computer instructions. The instructions include the following steps. A biological sample is run through the flow analyzer (25). The identity and quantity of at least one analyte of interest in the biological fluid is determined substantially simultaneously to the sample-running step.
摘要:
One aspect of the present invention is a multi-well platform for fluorescence measurements, comprising a plurality of wells within a frame, wherein the multi-well platform has low fluorescence background. Another aspect of the present invention is a system for spectroscopic measurements, comprising reagents for an assay and a multi-well platform for fluorescence measurements. A further aspect of the present invention is a method for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample contained in a multi-well platform by detecting light emitted from the sample. Another aspect of the present invention is a method from identifying a modulator of a biological process or target in a sample contained in a multi-well platform by detecting light emitted from the sample. Another aspect of the present invention is a composition identified by this method. A further aspect of the present invention is a method to identify a therapeutic. A further aspect of the present invention is a method of testing a therapeutic for therapeutic activity and toxicology by identifying a therapeutic using a method of the present invention and monitoring the toxicology and efficacy of the therapeutic in an in vivo model. The figures depict a cross section of two embodiments of a multi-well platform.
摘要:
A photometer for determining the transmission of a liquid sample in a microcuvette (7, 20, 22) has a cavity for a capillary layer of the liquid sample with a free liquid surface extended transversely of the principal plane of the cavity. The cavity is initially prepared with a reagent to achieve a reaction, which affects the transmission of the liquid sample for indicating its contents of a predetermined substance. The photometer has a holder (6) for the microcuvette and measuring means (9, 10) for measuring the transmission of a bundle of rays directed towards the microcuvette. The cuvette holder (6) is mounted on bearings for vibration in a direction having a component, which extends in the plane of the free liquid surface and is parallel with the principal plane of the cavity, thereby achieving a mixing to accelerate the dissolution and the reaction. A method of carrying out mixing in a thin liquid layer, which is arranged between essentially parallel walls at a capillary distance from each other, is provided by subjecting the walls to a motion essentially in the plane of the liquid layer, balancing the motion against the capillary force exerted by the walls on the liquid, and selecting the interface between the liquid layer and the surrounding medium in such a manner that it functions as an elastic membrane.
摘要:
The invention concerns a method for continuous production of disposable capillary plastic microcuvettes including the steps of providing a first and a second sheet; providing at least one depression having a predetermined depth at a predetermined place in at least one of the sheets; introducing at least one additive or reagent in at least one depression; joining the first sheet and the second sheet for obtaining a body member including at least one cavity, the inner walls of which are defined by the at least one depression and a predetermined area of the opposite sheet and cutting out microcuvettes including at least one cavity and having a predetermined size and configuration from the body member, in such a way that at least one cavity of the microcuvette is communicating with the exterior atmosphere of the microcuvette through a capillary sample inlet opening. The invention also concerns a cuvette prepared according to the new method.
摘要:
There is provided according to the invention an apparatus for the performance of photometric assays comprising: 1. A housing; 2. A plurality of translucent capillaries each being sealed at one end; 3. Means to provide each capillary with photonic isolation from a neighbouring capillary; and 4. Optical instrumentation and circuitry adapted to read an optical response or event in each capillary.
摘要:
A gas detection and measurement system includes a light source (10), a light sensor (18), a test cell body (12) having a first fluid port (28) and a second fluid port (30), and first and second optical paths (34, 36) from the light source (10) to the light sensor (18) through the test cell (12). The first and second optical paths (34, 36) have different lengths. As fluid flows through the test cell body (12), light intensity measurements are taken along the first and second optical paths (34, 36) so that the concentration of a target gas within the fluid can be calculated.
摘要:
A method and article for conducting a chemiluminescent reaction in which a reaction conduit is provided having a unique configuration for enhanced chemiluminescent signal production and detection. The conduit is preferably provided with a plurality of folds defining multiple substantially different flow paths for reactants flowing therethrough. The method and article are suitable for use in diagnostic assays employing chemiluminescent labels.
摘要:
An optical sensor (10) is produced with a polymer based light source (18) and/or polymer based light detector (28). An electroluminescent source (18) has a conducting polymer layer (20) or alternatively a phosphor layer (20). A detector (28), of either Schottky or heterojunction/hybrid type, has a photoconducing polymer layer (64) or adjacent conducting polymer (76) and semiconductor (78) layers where at least one is photoconducting.
摘要:
A diagnosis system, which comprises a monitor, comprising means for detecting multiple reflectance readings in an array of individual locations, means for registering an analytical cartridge in the monitor at a fixed location and orientation relative to the array, and means for determining and displaying analytical results from reflectance readings; and an analytical cartridge, comprising a liquid impervious housing, a sample application site in the housing located outside the monitor when the cartridge is registered in the monitor by the means for registering, one or more reflectance reading sites in the housing that register with one or more of the locations in the array, a capillary pathway in the housing leading from the sample application site to each of the reflectance reading sites, and a reflectance matrix located in at least one of the reflectance reading sites. In some embodiments of the invention, control features that optimize accuracy of measurement by controlling when and if sample reaches reflectance reading sites and by drawing excess sample away from undesirable locations in the cartridge are present. One control element balances the liquid-holding capacities of the application site, the sample-transporting capillary passageway that leads to the reflectance reading site, and the porous matrices from which the reflectance reading will be made, so that excess sample is excluded from entry into the cartridge while sample volumes that are below the minimum necessary for accurate operation do not reach the matrix, thereby avoiding false readings.
摘要:
A molecular characterization detector (8) includes a scattering cell (10) containing a sample for molecular characterization, a light source (20) for directing a light beam through the cell (10) so that the light beam is scattered by the sample, optical elements (30, 32, 50, 52) for selecting from the scattered light a measurement beam (40) comprising light that is scattered by the sample from a predetermined portion of the cell (10) in a predetermined range of angles relative to the optical axis (22), and a detector (44) for detecting the measurement beam and providing an output electrical signal representative of the measurement beam. The detector (44) typically selects light scattered from a central portion of the scattering cell at angles in the range of 14° to 16°. A single spherical lens (18) is preferably utilized. As a result, interference from stray scattered light is minimized. A beam dump (24) attenuates the light beam after it passes through the scattering cell (10). Additional detectors (62, 70, 80) detect light scattered at 90° to the light beam. The outputs of the detectors (44, 62, 70, 80) are processed to provide molecular characterization of the sample.