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Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAMPLE USE MAXIMIZATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/100235
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods for point-of-care and/or distributed testing services. The methods and devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device can be modified to allow for more flexible and robust use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical, laboratory, and other applications. The systems, devices, and methods of the present invention can allow for effective use of samples by improved sample preparation and analysis.

Inventors:
GIBBONS IAN (US)
NUGENT TONY (US)
DELACRUZ ANTHONY (US)
YOUNG DANIEL (US)
HOLMES ELIZABETH (US)
DRAKE ANDREW (US)
KEMP TIMOTHY MICHAEL (US)
BALWANI SUNNY (US)
PANGARKAR CHINMAY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/022130
Publication Date:
October 18, 2012
Filing Date:
January 20, 2012
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
THERANOS INC (US)
GIBBONS IAN (US)
NUGENT TONY (US)
DELACRUZ ANTHONY (US)
YOUNG DANIEL (US)
HOLMES ELIZABETH (US)
DRAKE ANDREW (US)
KEMP TIMOTHY MICHAEL (US)
BALWANI SUNNY (US)
PANGARKAR CHINMAY (US)
International Classes:
G01J3/42
Foreign References:
US20030127609A12003-07-10
US20090088336A12009-04-02
US20100047128A12010-02-25
US20080198379A12008-08-21
US20110003392A12011-01-06
Other References:
See also references of EP 2666008A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KIM, Elaine, A. et al. (650 Page Mill RoadPalo Alto, CA, US)
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