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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2017
Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL (US);
Jason E. Bryant, Eliot, ME (US);
Daniel P. Casazza, Salem, NH (US);
Daniel J. Harris, Deerfield, NH (US);
Brett W. Johnson, Naperville, IL (US);
Sonal Sadaria Nana, Chicago, IL (US);
Timothy J. Patno, Barrington, IL (US);
Frank Pawlowski, Amherst, NH (US);
David M. Peters, Libertyville, IL (US);
Joseph P. Skinner, Libertyville, IL (US);
Mark Talmer, Pepperell, MA (US);
Abbott Molecular Inc., Des Plaines, IL (US);
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure include sample analysis methods and systems. According to certain embodiments, provided are methods of analyzing samples in an automated sample analysis system. The methods include introducing samples and sample preparation cartridges into the system, isolating and purifying an analyte (e.g., nucleic acids and/or proteins) present in the samples at a sample preparation station, and performing analyte detection assays in assay mixtures that include the purified analyte. Also provided are automated sample analysis systems that find use, e.g., in performing the methods of the present disclosure. In certain aspects, the methods and systems provide for continuous operator access during replenishment or removal of one or any combination of samples, bulk fluids, reagents, commodities, waste, and/or the like.