Method and apparatus for flow cytometry linked with elemental analysis
CA 2561007 C · Owner: Perkinelmer Health Sciences, Inc. · Inventors: Bandura, Dmitry R.; Tanner, Scott D.; Baranov, Vladimir I.
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An apparatus (100) for sequentially analyzing particles such as single cells or single beads, by spectrometry. The apparatus an elemental flow cytometer, includes means (102) for sequential particle introduction means (104) to , vaporize, atomize and excite or ionize the particles or an elemental tag , associated with an analyte on the particles and means (106) to analyze the , elemental composition of the vaporized atomized and excited or ionized , particles or an elemental tag associated with the particles. Methods for sequentially analyzing particles such as singe cells or single beads by spectrometry are also described.
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- Filed March 29, 2005 and granted May 14, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 29, 2025.
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