Patent ID: 9053352
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: B01L,C12M,G01N,G06K,G06T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for presenting living cells for digital imaging during measurement for response of the cells to a test substance, the apparatus comprising: a fluid channel having a fluid inlet port at an inlet end and a fluid exit at an outlet end; a fluid pumping device connected to the inlet port of the fluid channel; a strip of optically transparent or semi-transparent film configured to translate through the fluid channel; the film capable of adhering to living cells; at least one flowcell positioned over the film, the flowcell comprising a cavity having an optically transparent upper surface and side walls capable of forming a seal with the film to form an enclosed environment; and a vertical actuator connected to the at least one flowcell capable of elevating the at least one flowcell above the film or lowering the at least one flowcell on to the film.