Abstract:
An analytical system for detecting a saccharide is provided. The analytical system includes a saccharide sensor attached to a solid substrate and a means for detecting at least one of saccharide that is bound to the sensor or saccharide that is not bound to the sensor. In one embodiment the saccharide sensor preferentially detects glucose. The invention further provides beads having the saccharide sensor attached thereto and methods of detecting glucose using the system.
Abstract:
In cytometry and like procedures, the number of different types of identifiable particles (and, therefore, the number of detectable analytes) is increased by using the coding labels on some particles as signal labels on other particles, and by using the signal labels on some particles as coding labels on other particles. In one such procedure, the particles of a first class are coded with preselected amounts of a first pair of fluorochromes, and the particles of a second class of particles are coded with preselected amounts of a second pair of fluorochromes. The analytes which interact with the first class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the second pair; and the analytes which interact with a second class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the first pair.
Abstract:
A system for analyzing samples having a portable analysis unit (12) and a base unit (10). The portable analysis unit (12) has a sample inlet (74), an analyzer (82), a reagent supply reservoir (56), a collection reservoir (68) for waste, a reagent inlet (58) for providing reagent to the supply reservoir (56), a waste outlet (72) for removing waste from the collection reservoir (68), a supply conduit from the reagent supply reservoir (56) to the analyzer (82), a waste conduit from the analyzer (82) to the collection reservoir (68), a power source, a data output element, and a pressure source for moving reagent and waste. The base unit (10) is connectable to the analyzer unit for providing reagent and receiving waste. The base unit (10) has a reagent storage reservoir (26), a waste storage reservoir, a waste inlet (70) for connection to the waste outlet (72); and an outlet for providing reagent from the reagent storage reservoir (26) to the reagent inlet (30).
Abstract:
In cytometry and like procedures, the number of different types of identifiable particle (and, therefore, the number of detectable analytes) is increased by using the coding labels on some particles as signal labels on other particles, and by using the signal labels on some particles as coding labels on other particles. In one such procedure, the particles of a first class are coded with preselected amounts of a first pair of fluorochromes, and the particles of a second class of particles are coded with preselected amounts of a second pair of fluorochromes. The analytes which interact with the first class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the second pair; and the analytes which interact with a second class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the first pair.
Abstract:
A laboratory apparatus that is readily adapted to execute a wide range of sample preparation protocols is a set forth. The laboratory apparatus comprises a plurality of tools that are adapted to execute one or more processes in preparing a sample for subsequent analysis and a hollow rotor that is mounted for rotation about a rotation axis. A septum divides the hollow rotor into first and second chambers. Both the first and second chambers are accessible to one or more of the plurality of tools. One or more valve mechanisms are disposed to control fluid communication between the first and second chambers based, at least in part, on the rotation rate imparted to the hollow rotor.
Abstract:
A sensor for determining the concentration of a target ion in a liquid sample having a particulate silica doped with: an ionophore capable of binding the target ion; and an indicator capable of producing a detectable signal in response to binding by the ionophore of the target ion. The detectable signal is related to the target ion concentration in the liquid sample.
Abstract:
A laboratory apparatus that is readily adapted to execute a wide range of sample preparation protocols is a set forth. The laboratory apparatus comprises a plurality of tools that are adapted to execute one or more processes in preparing a sample for subsequent analysis and a hollow rotor that is mounted for rotation about a rotation axis. A septum divides the hollow rotor into first and second chambers. Both the first and second chambers are accessible to one or more of the plurality of tools. One or more valve mechanisms are disposed to control fluid communication between the first and second chambers based, at least in part, on the rotation rate imparted to the hollow rotor.
Abstract:
In cytometry and like procedures, the number of different types of identifiable particle (and, therefore, the number of detectable analytes) is increased by using the coding labels on some particles as signal labels on other particles, and by using the signal labels on some particles as coding labels on other particles. In one such procedure, the particles of a first class are coded with preselected amounts of a first pair of fluorochromes, and the particles of a second class of particles are coded with preselected amounts of a second pair of fluorochromes. The analytes which interact with the first class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the second pair; and the analytes which interact with a second class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the first pair.
Abstract:
A point of use analyzer includes pump, valve, port, and storage channel. The storage channel may hold multiple assay packets composed of reagent aliquots separated by bounding slugs. The storage channel may define an elongated lumen having two ends with each of the ends coupled to the valve. A sampling device for use with the analyzer engages the port and may include a recurrent coaxial tube having a separation medium. A method of using the analyzer with the sampling device includes steps of pumping a fluid to displace a sample into the separation medium and out through the opposed connection.
Abstract:
In cytometry and like procedures, the number of different types of identifiable particles (and, therefore, the number of detectable analytes) is increased by using the coding labels on some particles as signal labels on other particles, and by using the signal labels on some particles as coding labels on other particles. In one such procedure, the particles of a first class are coded with preselected amounts of a first pair of fluorochromes, and the particles of a second class of particles are coded with preselected amounts of a second pair of fluorochromes. The analytes which interact with the first class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the second pair; and the analytes which interact with a second class of particles are identified by a signal label selected from the first pair.