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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
May. 03, 2012
Stephen Barker, Concord, CA (US);
Saradha Avantsa, Concord, CA (US);
Stephen Barker, Concord, CA (US);
Saradha Avantsa, Concord, CA (US);
Biocare, LLC, Concord, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods of sample () and staining processing including compression and dynamic movement of liquids () in a fluidically moving substantially contained liquid bridge () perhaps between a hydrophobic wand () and a hydrophilic sample support element (). Embodiments may include low volume reagent and perhaps even low volume buffer wash in sample processing. In addition, antibodies can be conjugated with nanoparticles () and can be used in sample processing. Exposing a sample with or without movement to AC, DC, or even a permanent magnet field may improve staining. Staining with nanoparticle reagents could be quantified using a microscope with a magnetometer below the slide viewing area. The detection of nanoparticles attached to the chemistry may facilitate the quantification of cancerous cells stained in the tissue.