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Title:
AUTOMATED LASER CAPTURE MICRODISSECTION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001033190
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
Systems and methods for automated laser capture microdissection are disclosed. High throughput microdissection is provided by using cell procurement and multi-imaging tools for pre-selecting cells of interest. Novel methods of computer-controlled cap transfer along with automated multi-slide and multi-cap placements, automated slide and cap detection are provided. The systems and methods provide the advantages of increased speed and much lower rates of contamination.

Inventors:
BAER THOMAS M (US)
HAGEN NORBERT (US)
RICHARDSON BRUCE J (US)
BREWER DAVID R III (US)
REESE LISA (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/041946
Publication Date:
August 15, 2002
Filing Date:
November 06, 2000
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Assignee:
ARCTURUS ENG INC (US)
BAER THOMAS M (US)
HAGEN NORBERT (US)
RICHARDSON BRUCE J (US)
BREWER DAVID R III (US)
REESE LISA (US)
International Classes:
G01N1/28; G01N1/30; G01N21/64; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G06F19/00; G01N15/14; (IPC1-7): G01N1/28
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