Clinical tester wash and method
CA 2486264 C · Owner: Abbott Laboratories · Inventors: Ravalico, Patricia H.; Wilson, Charlie W. Iii
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A clinical tester has been described that includes a probe to aspirate a fluid. The probe is washed between aspirations to reduce carryover. The wash operation includes both an internal and an external wash where the internal , wash operation is terminated prior to terminating the external wash. In one embodiment, the probe wash can be implemented on an integrated clinical chemistry/immunoassay tester.
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- Filed May 29, 2003 and granted February 18, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 29, 2023.
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