Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of detecting or quantifying a detection target in a specimen includes: irradiating a reaction mixture containing composite particles and the specimen with light to promote binding between the composite particles and the detection target; and performing measurement on the reaction mixture irradiated with the light to detect or quantify the detection target. The composite particles each include a carrier particle including two or more regions having different physical properties on a surface, and an affinity substance carried on the carrier particle and having affinity to the detection target. The light can be absorbed by at least one of the two or more regions.

Abstract: A reagent container according to an embodiment is used in an automatic analyzing system configured to measure a liquid mixture of a tested specimen and a reagent. The reagent container includes a case, a bag, and an outlet. The case is stored in a reagent storage. The bag is built in the case, is more flexible than the case, and is configured to contain the reagent. The reagent is taken out through the outlet.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is for generating a calibration curve based on results of photometry on a plurality of standard samples each containing a detection target in a known concentration. The concentration differs between the standard samples. The method includes obtaining the results of photometry on the standard samples at different photometry timings, to generate the calibration curve.

Abstract: Example apparatus and methods related to automated diagnostic analyzers having rear accessible track systems are described herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an analyzer to perform a diagnostic test. The analyzer has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The example apparatus includes a loading bay disposed on the first side of the analyzer to receive a first carrier and a pipetting mechanism coupled to the analyzer adjacent the second side. The example apparatus also includes a first carrier shuttle to transport the first carrier from a first location adjacent the loading bay to a second location adjacent the pipetting mechanism and a track disposed adjacent the second side of the analyzer to transfer a second carrier to a third location adjacent the pipetting mechanism.

Abstract: Example apparatus and methods related to automated diagnostic analyzers having rear accessible track systems are described herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an analyzer to perform a diagnostic test. The analyzer has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The example apparatus includes a loading bay disposed on the first side of the analyzer to receive a first carrier and a pipetting mechanism coupled to the analyzer adjacent the second side. The example apparatus also includes a first carrier shuttle to transport the first carrier from a first location adjacent the loading bay to a second location adjacent the pipetting mechanism and a track disposed adjacent the second side of the analyzer to transfer a second carrier to a third location adjacent the pipetting mechanism.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an automatic analyzing apparatus includes a reaction disk, a sample dispensing probe, an extended measurement dispensing probe, a reagent dispensing probe and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry provides the sample into the reaction vessel stopping at a first position on the reaction disk using the sample dispensing probe, provides the first reagent into the reaction vessel stopping at the first position using the extended measurement dispensing probe, moves the reaction vessel stopping at the first position on the reaction disk to a second position by pivoting the reaction disk at a predetermined pivot angle, and provides the second reagent into the reaction vessel stopping at the second position using the reagent dispensing probe.

Abstract: A reagent container according to an embodiment is used in an automatic analyzing system configured to measure a liquid mixture of a tested specimen and a reagent. The reagent container includes a case, a bag, and an outlet. The case is stored in a reagent storage. The bag is built in the case, is more flexible than the case, and is configured to contain the reagent. The reagent is taken out through the outlet.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of detecting or quantifying a detection target in a specimen includes: irradiating a reaction mixture containing composite particles and the specimen with light to promote binding between the composite particles and the detection target; and performing measurement on the reaction mixture irradiated with the light to detect or quantify the detection target. The composite particles each include a carrier particle including two or more regions having different physical properties on a surface, and an affinity substance carried on the carrier particle and having affinity to the detection target. The light can be absorbed by at least one of the two or more regions.

Abstract: An automatic analysis apparatus includes a reaction vessel configured to contain a reaction liquid in which a measuring object and a reagent are mixed with each other, an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the reaction vessel with irradiation light as predetermined incident light polarization, a measurement unit configured to measure light emitted from the reaction vessel, and a processor configured to process a signal having a specific polarization component obtained from the measurement unit and to analyze the measuring object. The specific polarization component is determined based on the condition of the reaction liquid.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of detecting or quantifying a detection target in a specimen includes: irradiating a reaction mixture with light to cause a flow of a liquid part of the reaction mixture, the reaction mixture containing: an affinity material including a carrier and an affinity substance that is carried on the carrier and has affinity to the detection target; a nanostirrer including a metal nanoparticle; and the specimen; and detecting or quantifying the detection target based on a complex composed of the affinity material and the detection target.

Abstract: An automatic analysis apparatus includes a reaction vessel configured to contain a reaction liquid in which a measuring object and a reagent are mixed with each other, an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the reaction vessel with irradiation light as predetermined incident light polarization, a measurement unit configured to measure light emitted from the reaction vessel, and a processor configured to process a signal having a specific polarization component obtained from the measurement unit and to analyze the measuring object. The specific polarization component is determined based on the condition of the reaction liquid.

Abstract: Example apparatus and methods related to automated diagnostic analyzers having rear accessible track systems are described herein. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an analyzer to perform a diagnostic test. The analyzer has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The example apparatus includes a loading bay disposed on the first side of the analyzer to receive a first carrier and a pipetting mechanism coupled to the analyzer adjacent the second side. The example apparatus also includes a first carrier shuttle to transport the first carrier from a first location adjacent the loading bay to a second location adjacent the pipetting mechanism and a track disposed adjacent the second side of the analyzer to transfer a second carrier to a third location adjacent the pipetting mechanism.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is for generating a calibration curve based on results of photometry on a plurality of standard samples each containing a detection target in a known concentration. The concentration differs between the standard samples. The method includes obtaining the results of photometry on the standard samples at different photometry timings, to generate the calibration curve.

Abstract: Example apparatus and methods related to automated diagnostic analyzers having rear accessible track systems. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes an analyzer to perform a diagnostic test, the analyzer having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The example apparatus includes a loading bay disposed on the first side of the analyzer to receive a first carrier and a pipetting mechanism coupled to the analyzer adjacent the second side. The example apparatus also includes a first carrier shuttle to transport the first carrier from a first location adjacent the loading bay to a second location adjacent the pipetting mechanism and a track disposed adjacent the second side of the analyzer to transfer a second carrier to a third location adjacent the pipetting mechanism.

Abstract: Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.