Abstract: A reagent container for use in an automatic fluidic system, the automatic fluidic system, and a method for transferring reagent to the automatic fluidic system are provided. The reagent container includes a portable reservoir configured to hold a discrete volume of a reagent therein. The reagent container further includes a needleless valve removably secured to the portable reservoir. The needleless valve has a valve housing, a valve portion, and a cap member. The valve housing has first and second interior regions and a first opening disposed between the first and second interior regions. The second interior region fluidly communicates with an interior region of the portable reservoir. The valve portion has a closed operational position for preventing reagent flow through the first opening from the portable reservoir. The valve portion has an open operational position for allowing reagent flow through the first opening from the portable reservoir.

Abstract: A device and a method for maintaining a plurality of beads in suspension in a fluid are provided. The device includes a container having a chamber in fluid communication with an inlet and an outlet. The chamber is configured to hold the plurality of beads and the fluid therein. Each bead of the plurality of beads has at least one antibody disposed thereon. The inlet is configured to route at least one antigen into the chamber. The outlet is configured to route the plurality of beads out of the chamber. The device further includes a mounting member configured to secure the container thereon. The device further includes a voice coil actuator operably coupled to the mounting member and to a base member.