Method for processing non-liquid biological samples with dynamic application of a processing liquid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8501434
APP PUB NO 20120214191A1
SERIAL NO

13463500

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Systems and methods of sample (1) and staining processing including compression and dynamic movement of liquids (3) in a fluidically moving substantially contained liquid bridge (6) perhaps between a hydrophobic wand (4) and a hydrophilic sample support element (2). Embodiments may include low volume reagent and perhaps even low volume buffer wash in sample processing. In addition, antibodies can be conjugated with nanoparticles (64) and can be used in sample processing. Exposing a sample with or without movement to AC, DC, or even a permanent magnet field may improve staining. Staining with nanoparticle reagents could be quantified using a microscope with a magnetometer below the slide viewing area. The detection of nanoparticles attached to the chemistry may facilitate the quantification of cancerous cells stained in the tissue.

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  • BIOCARE MEDICAL, LLC;BIOCARE, LLC

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Avantsa, Saradha Concord, US 5 39
Barker, Stephen Concord, US 12 626

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