Abstract: The present invention provides a method for excising a biological sample on a solid support while minimizing risk of carry over contamination. Furthermore, analytical kits and systems as well as an excising device for excising a biological sample on a solid support are provided.

Abstract: Insurance renewal is facilitated in a computerized system by filtering information on expiring insurance contacts to determine which contracts qualify for automatic pricing. In response to a signal from a client, a portfolio of the client's expiring contracts is generated and the client is provided with a display of the portfolio. The portfolio includes at least an identification of the client's expiring contracts, the status of each contract and, a field for renewal pricing. An expiring contract identified in the portfolio is renewed upon the provision of a renewal instruction from the client.