Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Sami D Alaruri

Brian D Wilson

Matthew S Davis

Joshua D Wiltsie

Alan N Johnson

Mark F Sauerburger

Garrick A Maurer

Matthew D Erickson

Daniel R Schmidt

David Lin Yang

Thomas M Stachelek

Michael Katzlinger

Joseph Atzler

Systems and methods for processing and analyzing samples are disclosed. The system may process samples, such as biological fluids, using assay cartridges which can be processed at different processing locations. In some cases, the system can be used for PCR processing. The different processing locations may include a preparation location where samples can be prepared and an analysis location where samples can be analyzed. To assist with the preparation of samples, the system may also include a number of processing stations which may include processing lanes. During the analysis of samples, in some cases, thermal cycler modules and an appropriate optical detection system can be used to detect the presence or absence of certain nucleic acid sequences in the samples. The system can be used to accurately and rapidly process samples.

System and method including thermal cycler modules

An apparatus for analyzing a plurality of samples in sample sites on a substrate, the apparatus having an array of spaced apart light sources coupled to a moveable support so that one or more of the light sources can be selectively used; a frame for supporting the substrate; a detector configured to detect light; an optical relay configured to transmit light from at least one of the plurality of light sources to a sample site and from the sample site to the detector; and a support structure for supporting the frame, the detector and the optical relay.

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Sami D Alaruri