Patent ID: 8574912
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B01L,C12Q,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for collecting particles of interest from each of a plurality of sample vials, comprising the steps of: (a) loading a plurality of sample vials containing particles of interest suspended in respective fluid samples into respective locations within a loading station; (b) removing an individual first sample vial from its respective location in the loading station; (c) transferring the individual first sample vial to a specimen collection apparatus; (d) collecting particles of interest from the individual first sample vial; (e) returning the individual first sample vial to its respective location in the loading station; and (f) repeating steps (b) through (e) for each remaining sample vial of the plurality to collect respective particles of interest until all of the sample vials have been processed.