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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2024
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2018
Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Ryan Callaghan, Raleigh, NC (US);
Clark M Whitehead, Cary, NC (US);
William Alan Fox, Whitsett, NC (US);
BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY, Franklin Lakes, NJ (US);
Abstract
A biological sample is provided, wherein the biological sample is a liquid-based cytology sample. A slide is placed in a holder. The slide is pre-coated with a composition that will cause cells to adhere to the slide. A settling chamber is placed over the slide and the settling chamber is locked onto the holder. The settling chamber has openings in both proximate and distal ends. The opening in the distal end of the settling chamber is positioned over the slide. A density reagent is then dispensed into the settling chamber. The liquid-based cytology sample is then dispensed into the settling chamber over the reagent. The assembly formed by the holder, slide and settling chamber (and its liquid contents) is placed in a centrifuge. The density reagent and the liquid thereover are decanted from the settling chamber. The settling chamber is removed from over the slide.