Patent ID: 7118660
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of analyzing a mixture of sample substances, wherein the sample substances are moving essentially in one dimension defined by a fluid-guiding structure, such as a capillary or a channel, wherein the sample substances are subject to at least a first separation mechanism and a second separation mechanism, wherein said first and second separation mechanisms are within said fluid-guiding structure, wherein the sample substances are detected for detection signals, wherein said detection signals are provided at least at two different detection locations along the fluid-guiding structure, wherein the detection signals are received by first and second detectors, wherein timing information about the points in time of the occurrences of the sample substances at said at least two detection locations is derived, wherein said timing information is used to derive at least one parameter, and wherein said at least one parameter is used for deriving at least first separation results associated with the first separation mechanism and second separation results associated with the second separation mechanism.