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Rotor for processing liquids using movable capillary tubes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6746153
A rotor assembly for processing liquids, especially whole blood samples, is disclosed. The assembly includes apparatus for separating non-liquid components of whole blood samples from liquid components, apparatus for diluting the separated liquid component with a diluent and apparatus for transferring the diluted sample to an external apparatus for analysis. The rotor assembly employs several movable capillary tubes to handle the sample and diluents. A method for using the rotor assembly to process liquids is also described. 5 figs.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-88-186883; ERA-14-001882
Patent Number(s):
PATENTS-US-A6074739
OSTI ID:
6746153
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English