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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2015
Applicant:
Chen Yi, Boxborough, MA (US);
Inventor:
Chen Yi, Boxborough, MA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 1/31 (2006.01); G01N 1/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 1/2813 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present application discloses methods and apparatus for preparing blood film or smear samples on a fiber surface, staining the test sample, and generating digital cell images of the films or samples for classification and review. The techniques disclosed herein replace conventional microscope slides with fibers when preparing blood film test samples. Using fibers to prepare blood test samples facilitates automation and integration of the various processes involved in hematology analysis. The techniques disclosed herein can be used to improve the accuracy and efficiency of hematology analysis.