Patent ID: 8334144
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: C12Q,G01N

Abstract:
1. A luminescence assay and detection method, comprising: setting a container in a holder, the container storing a sample that is subject to luminescence assay and detection; after setting the container, moving a light shielding plate, which is so provided as to face a photodetector adapted to detect light, from a position facing the photodetector; after moving the light shielding plate, positioning a light receiving surface of the photodetector in such a manner as to face the container and at either the same position as a position of a surface of the light shielding plate facing the photodetector before the light shielding plate is moved or a position closer to the container than the position of the surface of the light shielding plate facing the photodetector before the light shielding plate is moved; and after the light receiving surface of the photodetector is positioned, performing luminescence assay and detection with respect to the sample by the photodetector.