Systems and methods for multi-analysis
AssigneeLabrador Diagnostics LLC
InventorsElizabeth A. Holmes, Michael Chen, Pey-Jiun Ko
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
Claims19
A method of performing two or more assays for detecting a plurality of analytes in a biological sample from a subject, comprising:
- receiving the biological sample in a biological sample processing system, wherein
- the biological sample processing system comprises:
- a sample handling system;
- a plurality of assay units for performing said two or more assays to detect a plurality of analytes in the biological sample, and
- at least two detection units;
- receiving a cartridge in the biological sample processing system, the cartridge comprising a plurality of vessels;
- executing, by a computer, a command to a controller to facilitate aliquoting of the two or more assays;
- aliquoting at least a diluted portion of the sample into one of the plurality of assay units of the biological sample processing system while the cartridge remains inside the biological sample processing system;
- decoupling one or more vessels from the cartridge while the cartridge remains inside the biological sample processing system to form one or more decoupled components;
- using a centrifuge on one of said assay units;
- performing in the biological sample processing system two or more assays using the plurality of assay units;
- and
- detecting the plurality of analytes with at least one of a plurality of detection units in the biological sample processing system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.