Abstract: Apparatus and methods for positioning the process chambers of microfluidic sample processing devices in the proper focal plane of a microplate reader are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be adaptable to position the sample processing devices at different heights as may be necessary for processing in different microplate readers. A positioning device is used in connection with the sample processing device to locate the process chambers within the focal plane of the microplate reader.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 5, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 26, 2011
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company
Inventors:
Chad J. Carter, Christopher R. Kokaisel, Kenneth B. Wood