Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics Gmbh

F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ag

Andreas Gisler

Robert Huesler

Rolf Knobel

Paul Frank

Christian Thalmann

Renato Belz

Marcel Kaeppeli

Thomas Schlaubitz

Roland Bernet

Markus Rinderknecht

Raymond Ochsenbein

Pirow Engelbrecht

Thomas Meyer

Rolf Schneebeli

Urs Knecht

Siegfried Mueller

Heinz Trueeb

Urs Schnieper

Marco Sangermano

David Tegerdine

Geza Burghardt

Raphael Gut

Sam Palmer

Tim Moulton

Sascha Roehrig

Vijay Namasivayam

Manu Kottuppallil Mathew

Thomi Merk

Nicholas Hastings

Alfred Moertlseder

Mike Mohns

Devorah Klein

Eric Saperstein

Maren Christin Wolff

Robert Hüsler

Alejandro Hernandez

Alexander Meier

David Roger Tegerdine

The present invention describes a laboratory system for automatically processing at least one sample container containing a biological sample, the laboratory system comprising a housing; laboratory instrument units for executing processing steps on the biological sample; an input station configured to receive the sample container; a transport means for transport of the sample container from the input station to the laboratory instrument units, and further to an output station; a control unit for determining whether the sample and/or the container is in a condition to be processed by the laboratory instrument units; an input-output station providing an interface between the inside and the outside of the housing; and a workbench on the outside of the housing in front of the input-output station for an operator to be in the position to manipulate the sample and/or the container. Furthermore, the use of such a laboratory system as well as a method for processing a biological sample in a sample container by means of such a laboratory system is described.

Laboratory system for automatically processing biological samples

A device comprising a support part is disclosed. The support part is configured to receive a tip holder, a liquid waste container and a multiwell plate. The multiwell plate comprises at least one row of vessels which comprise a closed bottom and an open top. A method of removing liquid waste during magnetic separation using such a device is also disclosed.

Device for separation

The present invention relates to an automated analytical system and an automated method for separating and detecting an analyte, as well as an automated analytical instrument.

System for separating and detecting an analyte

An automated analyzer with an on-board fridge for long-term cooling of reagents, and a method for isolating and analyzing an analyte comprising long-term cooling of reagents.

Reagent store

The invention relates to a method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using an analytical apparatus which comprises modules of different types, wherein any one module of one type has a specific, pre-defined timing for carrying out its workflow.

Workflow timing between modules

A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement.

Sample distribution in a method for isolating analytes in fluid samples in an automated system

Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte

An automated nucleic acid analysis method and analytical system are described comprising separate modules, wherein the air flow of any one of said modules is controlled and wherein at least the air flow between the module for isolation and purification of the analyte and the module for analysis of the analyte are separated.

Amplification system with spatial separation

A method for separating and analyzing an analyte is provided which comprises, in a first position, transferring a liquid sample to a multiwell plate with a pipette tip, replacing the tips in the tip rack in the same position, and re-using the pipette tips for aspirating and dispensing liquid.

Method for separating and detecting an analyte

A method of wasting tips in an automated processing module is disclosed, which includes at least three positions for holding sample racks. One of the positions is a tip waste rack position holding a tip waste rack, which includes tip receiving openings. Furthermore, it includes a SWAP rack holding mechanism for temporarily holding a sample rack. The method includes transferring the tip waste rack from the tip waste rack position to an adjacent sample rack position. Once the tip waste rack is placed in the adjacent sample rack position, the error pipette tip is discarded into one of the tip receiving openings of the tip waste rack. Following this, the tip waste rack is transferred back to the tip waste rack position. The sample rack temporarily placed in the SWAP rack holding mechanism is transferred from the SWAP rack holding mechanism to the adjacent sample rack position.

Mobile tip waste rack and methods thereof

Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support

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Thalwil, Switzerland

Andreas Gisler