Automated laser capture microdissection
AssigneeArcturus Bioscience, Inc.
InventorsThomas Baer, Norbert Hagen, Bruce Richardson, David Brewer, Lisa Reese
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Abstract
Systems and methods for automated laser capture microdissection are disclosed. High throughput microdissection is provided by using cell procurement and multi-imaging tools for pre-selecting cells of interest. Novel methods of computer-controlled cap transfer along with automated multi-slide and multi-cap placements, and automated slide and cap detection are provided. The systems and methods provide the advantages of increased speed and much lower rates of contamination.
Claims6
1-15. (canceled)
An automated method of cap transfer in a laser microdissection instrument comprising:
- providing a work surface comprising a stage for performing laser microdissection;
- providing a cap transfer arm coupled to the work surface for removably engaging a laser microdissection cap;
- providing a controller coupled to a memory for receiving and storing an information corresponding to one or more locations on the work surface;
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- operating a movement of the cap transfer arm to place and remove a cap from one or more locations on the work surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.