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US 10,379,014 B2Granted
System and method for preparing a biological sample for analysis
AssigneeRoche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
InventorsAndreas Calatzis, Harald Leyser
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Abstract
A method for preparing a biological sample for analysis is provided that includes moving a continuous substrate film past a sample applicator unit including one or more sample applicators and applying at least one trace of a biological sample to be analyzed onto the continuous substrate film by the sample applicator unit.
Claims20
A method for preparing a biological sample for analysis, the method comprising:
- moving a continuous substrate film past a sample applicator unit including one or more sample applicators;
- and,
- applying, while moving the continuous substrate film, at least one trace of a biological sample to be analyzed onto the continuous substrate film by the sample applicator unit, wherein the biological sample includes cells and wherein the at least one trace of a biological sample forms substantially a monolayer of cells on a surface of the continuous substrate film.
An apparatus for preparing a biological sample for analysis, the apparatus comprising:
- a film transportation device configured to move a continuous substrate film past a sample applicator unit;
- and,
- a sample applicator unit including one or more sample applicators configured to apply a trace of a biological sample to be analyzed onto the continuous substrate film when moved by the film transportation device, wherein the biological sample includes cells and wherein the trace of a biological sample forms substantially a monolayer of cells on a surface of the continuous substrate film.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.