Abstract:
The invention relates to a biopsy container (10) with an identification mark (13), which comprises one or more curves that surround the biopsy container. Identification information of the biopsy container may be encoded in a plurality of widths of the curves surrounding the biopsy container as well as in distances between these curves. Additionally, the biopsy container may comprise an alignment mark (11), which is configured to facilitate the registration of images of the biopsy container. The invention also relates to systems configured to determine identification information of a biopsy container and an image processing method.
Abstract:
In example implementations, a card for identifying a health assessment based on an image of a card and a method for performing the same is provided. The card includes an input port for receiving a sample. The card includes a plurality of reservoirs and a plurality of one-way valves. Each one of the plurality of reservoirs contains a different reagents that reacts with the sample. The plurality of valves directs the sample towards the plurality of reservoirs to react with the different reagents of the each one of the plurality of reservoirs. The plurality of reservoirs are analyzed to provide a health assessment. A housing encloses the plurality of reservoirs and the plurality of valves. An accessory is removably coupled to the housing to collect the sample and provide the sample into the input port.
Abstract:
In an example implementation, a method of dispensing fluid from a fluid dispensing device, includes receiving a dispense head at a receiving station, and receiving a notification that a supply slot in the dispense head has been filled with fluid. The method includes vibrating the dispense head to move fluid through a microfluidic channel from the supply slot into an ejection chamber of the dispense head, and providing a dispense signal to cause an ejection mechanism disposed within the chamber to eject an amount of the fluid from the dispense head.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a plasma extraction device for generating fixed, predetermined quantity of plasma and for dry-transport of obtained plasma for automated assay. Plasma extraction device includes a plasma extractor assembly comprising an absorbent probe that wicks a predetermined volume of a liquid sample from a liquid source, a separator that generates plasma from the wicked liquid sample, and an absorbent reservoir that stores fixed, predetermined quantity of the generated plasma for dry-transport and automated assay thereof.
Abstract:
A sample processing or assay instrument (100) includes a moveable support (112). The moveable support (112) defines a first pocket (140A) configured to receive a first object (136) having a first machine-readable mark (147). The moveable support (112) defines a second pocket (140B) configured to receive a second object (136) having a second machine-readable mark (147). The moveable support (112) also includes a first fiducial machine-readable mark (150A) and a second fiducial machine-readable mark (150B). The instrument also includes an image capture device (128) that captures a first image including the first fiducial machine-readable mark (150A) and the first machine-readable mark (147) of the first object (136). The image capture device (128) captures a second image that includes the second fiducial machine-readable mark (150B) and the second machine-readable mark (147) of the second object (136). The instrument (100) also includes a processor configured to associate information decoded from the first and second machine-readable marks (150A, 150B) with first and second locations on the moveable support (112).
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a filter kit including filters for processing a biological sample. Some embodiments include a filter cap in a tube kit with a first tube containing a buffer solution and a second tube containing a lyophilized master mix. Some embodiments include a method of processing a sample using the kit including mixing a biological sample in a first tube with the buffer solution, positioning the filter cap in the first tube, positioning a second tube on the filter cap, flipping the first tube, the filter cap, and the second cap to filter the biological sample and buffer solution mixture with the filter cap as it flows from the first tube to the second tube. Some embodiments include structure enabling transfer of materials through inline flow between the tubes. Some further embodiments include integrated structure for sample pulverization with integrated buffer and lyophilized master mix.
Abstract:
Devices, methods and kits for collecting a sample of a subject for nucleic acid amplification. The device (202) may comprise: a collection vessel (2024) that can include reagents (2023) necessary for nucleic acid amplification, wherein the collection vessel (2024) may be adapted to accept at least one swab (201) containing a sample; a cap (2021, 2022) integrated with the collection vessel (2024) and having a channel extending therethrough to permit the at least one swab (201) to be deposited in the collection vessel (2024), wherein the channel is closable upon rotation of the cap (2021, 2022); and at least one cutting member (4033) that severs a longitudinal portion of a stem (2011) of the swab (201) extending through said channel upon rotation of the cap (2021, 2022).
Abstract:
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to DNA amplification systems, e.g., PCR chips used to hold a testing solution and sample, and systems and methods for testing the sample including thermocycling and detection. The system can include a containment chip capable of holding a sample and reagents for amplifying a nucleic acid in the sample and containing a unique identifier used to choose a nucleic acid amplification protocol. The system can also include a nucleic acid detection component which may contain a light source, a light sensor, a temperature control unit and a processor.
Abstract:
A sample vessel (1, 11) for transferring and analyzing a sample with analyzer instrument, which sample vessel comprises an elongated vessel body (2, 12) for containing the sample and a hinged cap (3, 13) connected in top end area of the vessel body, and the cross-section of the vessel body (2, 12) on a transversal plane in relation to the lengthwise center axis of the vessel body the inner surface of the vessel body is rotationally asymmetrical in relation to the lengthwise center axis, wherein the sample vessel (1, 11) comprises a surface (5, 15) extending upwards from the vessel body, which surface partially surrounds the edge of the cap (3, 13), when the cap is in closed position.