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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Paula M. Rodgers, Tucson, AZ (US);
Kimberly K. C. Christensen, Tucson, AZ (US);
Assignee:
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., Tucson, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01K 1/106 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01K 1/106 ;
Abstract
A test glass slide for an automated biological reaction apparatus is disclosed. The test slide monitors to operational temperature of the apparatus for maintenance/quality control purposes by means of at least two temperature-sensitive indicators, which change visual states once a predetermined temperature threshold is reached. The thresholds correspond generally to the specified temperature range for the protocol performed by the apparatus.