Patent ID: 8685749
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for processing samples fixed to a porous substrate comprising, a compressor defining one or more fluid isolation areas; a support, for the porous substrate, having an opening corresponding to one or more of the fluid isolation areas of the compressor and wherein the support extends away from the opening to support the porous substrate beyond the opening; an actuator that causes at least a portion of the compressor to press against the porous substrate from opposing surfaces to isolate only a portion of the porous substrate in one or more of the fluid isolation areas; a fluid inlet having access to the fluid isolation area at least when the compressor is pressed against the porous substrate; and a fluid outlet to receive fluid, through the opening in the support corresponding to the fluid isolation area of the compressor, at least when the compressor is pressed against the porous substrate.