Simultaneous image acquisition using multiple fluorophore probe dyes
CA 2375901 A1 · Owner: Virtek Biotech Canada, Inc. · Inventors: Deweerd, Herman; Hernandez, Jose D.
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An optical instrument assembly for scanning biochips for DNA samples includes a transmitter for projecting an optical signal having at least a first and a second spectral array onto a DNA containing specimen. A detector includes a sensor for detecting an emitted optical signal from the specimen. A first drive mechanism varies the position of the optical signal on the specimen in a forward and a reverse direction. A second drive mechanism varies the position of the specimen relative to the optical signal. A controller terminates detection of one of the spectral arrays while varying the position of the optical signal in the forward direction and terminates detection of the other …
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