Systems and methods for multi-analysis
AssigneeTheranos, Inc.
InventorsElizabeth A. Holmes, Sunny Balwani, Daniel Young, Chinmay Pangarkar, Samartha Anekal
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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.
Claims31
1-8. (canceled)
A benchtop device for analyzing a sample having a volume of less than about 250 microliters (μL), said device being configured to perform two or more assays on said sample, said two or more assays selected from an immunoassay, a nucleic acid assay, and a receptor-based assay, the device comprising:
- a housing suitable for placement on a benchtop, containing components comprising:
- a sample handling system configured to transport said sample, or portion thereof, within said housing;
- one or more sample preparation stations configured to perform a plurality of sample preparation procedures on said sample or portion thereof, said sample preparation procedures comprising sample processing, and chemical processing;
- one or more assay components configured to perform an immunoassay, a nucleic acid assay, and a receptor-based assay on said sample or portion thereof, wherein each assay is configured to yield a detectable optical signal;
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- one or more detectors comprising at least one optical sensor, wherein said detectors are configured to detect optical signals from said two or more assays.
The device of claim 1, wherein said sample has a volume of less than about 200 microliters (μL).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.