Rotor for processing liquids using movable capillary tubes
Patent
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OSTI ID:908406
- Loudon, TN
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Knoxville, TN
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.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN; Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- United States Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Patent Number(s):
- 4,835,106
- OSTI ID:
- 908406
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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