Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Gmbh

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Jeffrey Kenneth Parmer

Richard Grear Warwick

David R Thompson

Mark Richard Lloyd

Lawrence D Huppman

Jay Mark Walters

Jeannine Marie Carrio

Alexander Vidlak Evers

Thomas P Shields

Joseph Edward Kegelman

Bridgett Angela Harris

Kevin J Clair

Richard G Brodeur

Alexander Openstone

David Russell Thompson

A method of determining a condition of clot carryout from a sample container containing a sample fluid is disclosed. During aspiration of a fluid sample (e.g., blood), a level sensor, such as a capacitance sensor, is used to measure ascending and descending liquid level readings. A difference between the ascending and descending liquid level readings may be compared to a predetermined threshold. Non-ideal conditions, such as a clot carryout condition wherein a clot is carried out of the sample container on the exterior surface of the probe may be detected thereby. Systems and apparatus for carrying out the method are provided, as are other aspects.

Methods, systems, and apparatus to determine a clot carryout condition upon probe retraction during sample aspiration and dispensing

A fluid handling system adapted to provide storage and supply of a number of liquid solutions to an automatic clinical analyzer having three different bottle-like containers, a collapsible plastic-metal-plastic pouch having a mouth-like opening, a fitment to be sealed within mouth-like opening a septum within the fitment, and open meal band or cap to seal the septum into the fitment.

Storage and supply system for clinical solutions used in an automatic analyzer

A clinical analyzer having the capability to operate at both a higher and lower throughput, depending upon the assay load demand experienced by the hospital or laboratory, so that analyzer throughput most closely matches assay demand.

Clinical analyzer having a variable cycle time and throughput

Clinical solution bottle portion

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Jeffrey Kenneth Parmer