Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more module
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
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1. A sample processing device comprising: a sample handling system, wherein the sample handling system comprises at least one pipette nozzle and wherein the at least one pipette nozzle is configured to engage with a pipette tip;at least one detector;a cartridge receiving location;a forced convection
1. A sample processing device comprising: a sample handling system, wherein the sample handling system comprises at least one pipette nozzle and wherein the at least one pipette nozzle is configured to engage with a pipette tip;at least one detector;a cartridge receiving location;a forced convection heater;a filtered outlet through which exhaust air flows out of the device;an exhaust fan in the filtered outlet;a plurality of temperature sensors, wherein the plurality of temperature sensors are located at different locations in the device; anda first convective flow device on an underside of the cartridge receiving location. 2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a second convective flow device on an underside of the cartridge receiving location. 3. The device of claim 1, further comprising a thermal base plate on a support structure of the device. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the thermal base plate is configured to create a uniform thermal condition for an entirety of the thermal base plate. 5. The device of claim 3, wherein the thermal base plate is configured to create a non-uniform thermal condition to selectively thermally condition one or more locations in the thermal base plate. 6. The device of claim 3, wherein the thermal base plate comprises at least one material selected from a thermally conductive material, thermally neutral material, and thermally insulating material. 7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a moveable thermal control device. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the forced convection heater and the first convective flow device are independently operable. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the forced convection heater, the first convective flow device, or both comprises heat pipes. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the forced convection heater, the first convective flow device, or both is in thermal communication with a heat sink. 11. A system for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising: the device of claim 1; anda cartridge comprising at least one receptacle for receiving a sample;at least one pipette tip;at least one assay vessel; andat least one reagent vessel. 12. A method for detecting an analyte in a sample comprising: receiving in the device of claim 1 a cartridge comprising a sample, wherein the cartridge further comprises: at least one pipette tip;at least one assay vessel; andat least one reagent vessel comprising at least one reagent for performing an assay on the sample to detect the analyte;wherein the at least one assay vessel and the at least one reagent vessel are fluidically isolated and movable;transferring by the sample handling system, at least a portion of the sample and the at least one reagent into fluid communication in the at least one assay vessel;incubating the at least one assay vessel at a temperature controlled by the forced convection heater and the first convective flow device; anddetecting a signal with the at least one detector. 13. The device of claim 2, wherein the first convective flow device pulls air into the cartridge and the second convective flow device pushes air out of the cartridge. 14. The system of claim 11, wherein the device further comprises a second convective flow device on an underside of the cartridge receiving location. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the first convective flow device pulls air into the cartridge and the second convective flow device pushes air out of the cartridge. 16. The method of claim 12, wherein the device further comprises a second convective flow device on an underside of the cartridge receiving location. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein the first convective flow device pulls air into the cartridge and the second convective flow device pushes air out of the cartridge.
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