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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 16, 2018
Idexx Laboratories Inc., Westbrook, ME (US);
Daniel H. Broder, South Portland, ME (US);
Lawrence G. Chapper, Andover, ME (US);
Veronica L. Newport, Westbrook, ME (US);
Julie E. Rollins, South Portland, ME (US);
Brian M. Swalla, Scarborough, ME (US);
Scott W. Wagner, York, ME (US);
David L. White, Windham, ME (US);
IDEXX LABORATORIES INC., Westbrook, ME (US);
Abstract
A sample testing apparatus includes a sample tray defining a planar surface and a plurality of wells recessed relative to the planar surface, and a lid member configured to be sealed about the planar surface of the sample tray. The lid member includes an adhesive layer configured to be sealed to the planar surface of the sample tray, a breathable film layer disposed about the adhesive layer, and a backing layer disposed about the breathable film layer. Methods of using the sample testing apparatus for testing a sample and kits to facilitate such testing are also provided.