摘要:
Systems, methods, and devices for detecting infections in a clinical sample are provided. Small-volume clinical samples obtained at a point-of-service (POS) location and may be tested at the POS location for multiple markers for multiple diseases, including upper and lower respiratory diseases. Samples may be tested for cytokines, or for inflammation indicators. Dilution of samples, or levels of detection, may be determined by the condition or past history of a subject. Test results may be obtained within a short amount of time after sample placement in a testing device, or within a short amount of time after being obtained from the subject. A prescription for treatment of a detected disorder may be provided, and may be filled, at the POS location. A bill may be automatically generated for the testing, or for the prescription, may be automatically sent to an insurance provider, and payment may be automatically obtained.
摘要:
System, apparatuses, and methods for performing automated reagent-based analysis are provided. Also provided are methods for automated attachment of a cap to a reaction receptacle, and automated removal of a cap from a capped reaction receptacle.
摘要:
A diagnostic analyzer system includes a linear track, at least one pipetting device, and at least one diagnostic module. The linear track includes a pre-treatment lane disposed parallel to at least one processing lane. The linear track moves reaction vessels, containing samples, held by the pre-treatment lane and by the at least one processing lane. The pre-treatment lane pre-treats the samples in the reaction vessels of the pre-treatment lane. The pre-treatment lane is not connected to any diagnostic module for testing the samples in the reaction vessels of the pre-treatment lane. The at least one pipetting device transfers the pre-treated samples from the reaction vessels in the pre-treatment lane to the reaction vessels in the at least one processing lane.
摘要:
A specimen collection assembly and method for detecting the same are disclosed. The specimen collection assembly includes a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior adapted to receive a biological specimen. The specimen collection container also includes first indicia containing information. The assembly further includes a cap having thereon second indicia, the cap being removably engagable with the open top end of the container. The second indicia contains the same information as the first indicia.
摘要:
Methods and systems can implement queues for an automation system that services a plurality of modules connected to one another by a transport mechanism, a processor can determining a desired queue for a module. An IVD analyzer can include an automation system, a plurality of stations configured to interact with objects transported by the automation system, and one or more processors that maintain a plurality of queues for at least a subset of the plurality of stations in memory and assign a plurality of the objects to each of the plurality of queues. Objects assigned to each of the plurality of queues need not be located physically proximate to a station associated with each of the plurality of queues.
摘要:
Monitoring and dosing systems for dosing additives to water in aquatic environments, such as aquariums, swimming pools, hot tubs, and ponds, to maintain the quality of the water within tolerances and/or to control other aspect of the aquatic environment, such as controlling the growth rates of flora and/or fauna in the aquatic environment. Some monitoring systems disclosed include chemical indicator apparatuses submerged in the water and having multiple immobilized-dye-based chemical indicators for detecting the levels of multiple constituents of the water that contribute to water quality. Corresponding monitoring/measuring units include one or more optical readers for acquiring readings of the chemical indicators. Dosing can be performed automatedly and/or in an assisted manner via a dosing calculator and appropriate support systems. A variety of robustness features are also disclosed that can be used to assist the systems in ensuring that measurement readings are as accurate as possible to avoid improper dosing.
摘要:
In einem analytischen Handgerät, insbesondere für Blutzuckertests, mit einer austauschbaren Testbandkassette (18), die ein mit einer Vielzahl von analytischen Hilfsmitteln (22) versehenes Testband (20) enthält, einem einen Gleichstrommotor (30) und ein mit der Testbandkassette (18) koppelbares Getriebe (34, 36) aufweisenden Bandantrieb (14) zum sukzessiven Bereitstellen der analytischen Hilfsmittel (22), und einer Regeleinrichtung (16) zur Drehzahlregelung des Gleichstrommotors (30), wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Regeleinrichtung (16) einen an dem Gleichstrommotor (30) angeordneten Drehgeber (38) zur Erfassung der IST-Drehzahl der Motorabtriebswelle (32) aufweist.
摘要:
Systems and methods to determine the apparent density of a fluid being displaced by a pump. The apparent density may be determined by comparing an expected torque of the pump to an actual torque of the pump. The apparent density can also be used to detect irregular operating conditions.