Patent ID: 8747290

Claim:
A centrifuge chamber configured for separating a sample of cells into at least two portions, wherein the chamber comprises: (a) a circular base plate, the center of which is substantially perpendicular to a rotational axis of the chamber, (b) a cladding which is substantially perpendicular to the base plate, (c) a circular cover plate which is positionable on an edge of the cladding that is remote from the base plate, (d) an interior configured for processing the sample of cells, (e) a chamber window in the base plate or the cover plate through which a part of the sample may be monitored during centrifugation, wherein the chamber window extends radially in the base plate or cover plate from a position near the rotation axis to a position near the perimeter; and (f) a detection channel projecting into the base plate or the cover plate from the interior of the chamber to the chamber window, wherein the detection channel is positioned radially from the interior of the chamber to and along the window, and is configured to receive and show the part of the sample through the window during centrifugation; wherein the chamber is configured for use in a centrifuge that comprises a detector, wherein the detector is configured and aligned to monitor separation of cells in the part of the sample showing through and along the chamber window.