Abstract: An apparatus and method for an inspection apparatus for inspecting a component. The inspection apparatus including a robotic arm. A micro-XRF instrument having an instrument head coupled to the robotic arm. A seat supporting the component within a scanning area during inspection; and a computer in communication with the robotic arm and the micro-XRF instrument.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and lateral flow devices for detecting a plurality of target analytes in a liquid sample. In some implementations, the disclosed lateral flow device comprises a housing unit, a capillary flow bed, a sample-receiving zone, a buffer-receiving zone, and a capture zone. The device is configured to control the flow of the sample and reagent buffer in a sequential manner with minimal mixing. In some implementations, the disclosed method is capable of detecting a plurality of target analytes in an assay by applying the binding agents and the signaling agents in separate or sequential steps.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and lateral flow devices for detecting a plurality of target analytes in a liquid sample. In some implementations, the disclosed lateral flow device comprises a housing unit, a capillary flow bed, a sample-receiving zone, a buffer-receiving zone, and a capture zone. The device is configured to control the flow of the sample and reagent buffer in a sequential manner with minimal mixing. In some implementations, the disclosed method is capable of detecting a plurality of target analytes in an assay by applying the binding agents and the signaling agents in separate or sequential steps.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and lateral flow devices for detecting a plurality of target analytes in a liquid sample. In some implementations, the disclosed lateral flow device comprises a housing unit, a capillary flow bed, a sample-receiving zone, a buffer-receiving zone, and a capture zone. The device is configured to control the flow of the sample and reagent buffer in a sequential manner with minimal mixing. In some implementations, the disclosed method is capable of detecting a plurality of target analytes in an assay by applying the binding agents and the signaling agents in separate or sequential steps.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods using pan-generic antibodies to detect bacteria in a sample. The invention relates to binding assays, especially immunoassays, utilizing a multivalent binding agent immobilized on a particle. The invention also relates to the surprising discovery that increasing the size of the particles improves the sensitivity of the screen.

Abstract: A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods using pan-generic antibodies to detect bacteria in a sample.

Abstract: A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.

Abstract: A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.

Abstract: A dry test strip assembly includes: a carrier base having a test port and a well adapted for receiving a dry test strip element, and a cover having a sample opening. The cover can be snapped onto the base with the sample opening aligned over the test port and with a test strip element compressed between the base and cover. A maximum dry test strip compression stop controls the maximum compression on the dry test strip, and a minimum dry test strip compression stop controls the minimum compression on the dry test strip. A rib between two test ports prevents fluid flow in the dry test strip element from one side of the rib to another, thereby separating the test strip element into a plurality of separate fluid compartments. A manufacturing system efficiently assembles the dry test strip assembly without handling by humans.

Abstract: There is a dry test strip holder having a test port and a retainer defining a well about the test port, and a sheet of test strip material. A test element that is 50% or less greater than the size of the test port is cut from the sheet using a die and punch. The punch drives the test element through a channel in the die while the cone-shaped outer surface of the die spreads the retainer, allowing the test element to drop into the well. A cap is snapped over the retainer to capture the test element.

Abstract: There is a dry test strip holder having a test port and a retainer defining a well about the test port, and a sheet of test strip material. A test element that is 50% or less greater than the size of the test port is cut from the sheet using a die and punch. The punch drives the test element through a channel in the die while the cone-shaped outer surface of the die spreads the retainer, allowing the test element to drop into the well. A cap is snapped over the retainer to capture the test element.

Abstract: A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.

Abstract: A bodily fluid analyzer including a dry test strip impregnated with a reagent providing a non-precipitating reaction to exclude non-desired analytes. The reagent complexes the non-desired analytes so they remain in solution but cannot participate in the test reaction. Red blood cells are removed from the detection area by slowing their vertical movement and stopping flow when the detection membrane is saturated.

Abstract: Cholesterol from Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL-C) is measured directly with a test strip at room temperature using a reagent that takes advantage of the varying surface charge density on LDLs and non-LDLs to selectively make LDL-C available for testing.

Abstract: A dry test strip assembly includes: a carrier base having a test port and a well adapted for receiving a dry test strip element, and a cover having a sample opening. The cover can be snapped onto the base with the sample opening aligned over the test port and with a test strip element compressed between the base and cover. A maximum dry test strip compression stop controls the maximum compression on the dry test strip, and a minimum dry test strip compression stop controls the minimum compression on the dry test strip. A rib between two test ports prevents fluid flow in the dry test strip element from one side of the rib to another, thereby separating the test strip element into a plurality of separate fluid compartments. A manufacturing system efficiently assembles the dry test strip assembly without handling by humans.