Patent ID: 9040284
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: G01N,G16H,Y02A,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for the automated processing of at least one sample on at least one carrier according to a processing protocol, comprising: inserting at least one reagent container to a position within a reagent section where it remains until the at least one reagent container is exchanged; inserting at least one carrier to a position in at least one carrier section where it remains until processing of the sample on the carrier is completed; regulating the temperature of the at least one sample via an active temperature regulation element to a set point and within a tolerance specified by the protocol; dispensing fluid on the at least one carrier via a moveable robotic member according to the processing protocol; monitoring the at least one carrier; controlling the moveable robotic member according to the processing protocol; and exchanging the at least one reagent container and the at least one carrier during the processing protocol without interrupting the fluid dispensing of the robotic member.