초록 ▼

The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for depositing a plurality of discrete liquid assay test samples onto an absorbent assay support. Pursuant to the invention, a guide and positioning device is provided to receive and position a device for dispensing a plurality of discrete test sa

The disclosure is directed to a method and apparatus for depositing a plurality of discrete liquid assay test samples onto an absorbent assay support. Pursuant to the invention, a guide and positioning device is provided to receive and position a device for dispensing a plurality of discrete test samples such that the dispensing device is operable to dispense the plurality of test samples in accordance with a predetermined pattern. A planar absorbent assay support device is positioned at a position which is vertically spaced and aligned below the guide and positioning device to receive the discrete test samples dispensed by the dispensing device. In this manner, a plurality of discrete test sample spots may be rapidly absorbed onto the absorbent assay support device in accordance with the predetermined pattern for efficient, simultaneous processing in a chosen immunoassay system.

대표청구항 ▼

A non-vacuum apparatus for mass processing of test samples comprising a guide and positioning means having a top and side surfaces wherein one of the sides has a horizontal groove constructed so as to slidably receive an absorbent material support frame and in the top there are a plurality of openin

A non-vacuum apparatus for mass processing of test samples comprising a guide and positioning means having a top and side surfaces wherein one of the sides has a horizontal groove constructed so as to slidably receive an absorbent material support frame and in the top there are a plurality of openings disposed in a rectangular pattern; an absorbent material support frame slidably mounted in said groove below said openings for movement into and out of said means, said frame having a pair of rectangular frame members hingedly connected together in overlying relationship with at least an upper frame member having an aperture therein; and a planar absorbent array support removably mounted in said frame between said frame members and below said openings for receiving liquid test samples therefrom under gravity within said aperture of said upper frame member.