Patent ID: 8211701
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: B01L,G01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of processing samples, comprising: providing a single-use disposable container having an interior comprising a plurality of processing stations; loading at least one reagent and at least one sample into the container; sealing the container with a flexible barrier, the flexible barrier comprising a pipette head integrated with or within the flexible barrier, and the pipette head having a pipette tip adapter extending from one side of the barrier for engaging pipette tips within the interior of the container and a receptacle on an opposite side of the barrier for receiving a pipette head adapter of a robotic arm; attaching the pipette head adapter of the robotic arm to the pipette head, such that the robotic arm resides outside of the sealed container; manipulating the pipette head using the robotic arm from outside of the container to transfer the sample and the reagent between one or more of the processing stations in the container; and processing at least one sample at one or more of the processing stations.