System for performing multi-formatted assays

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8501461
APP PUB NO 20100075336A1
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12630302

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An automated analyzer for performing multiple diagnostic assays simultaneously includes multiple stations in which discrete aspects of the assay are performed on fluid samples contained in sample vessels. The analyzer includes stations for automatically preparing a sample, incubating the sample, preforming an analyte isolation procedure, ascertaining the presence of a target analyte, and analyzing the amount of a target analyte. An automated receptacle transporting system moves the sample vessels from one station to the next. A method for performing an automated diagnostic assay includes an automated process for isolating and amplifying a target analyte, and, in one embodiment, a method for real-time monitoring of the amplification process.

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Knight, Byron J San Diego, US 86 1161
Li, Haitao San Diego, US 315 1706

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