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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2003
Applicants:
Marc R. Anderson, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Michael J. West, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
James Tappan, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Inventors:
Marc R. Anderson, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Michael J. West, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
James Tappan, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Assignee:
Metara, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 3/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An automated matrix removal module is configurable to automatically withdraw a portion of sample containing an interferent. The module is further configurable to mix the portion of sample with a precipitating reagent selected to react with the interferent to form a precipitant and then filter mixture of sample and precipitant reagent through a filter. Finally, the module is further configurable to flush the precipitant from the filter.