Robinson Ronnie J.,Fanning Mark Joseph,Philipak Stanley Michael,Remes Richard Scott,Bishop James Clement,Sommer Gary W.,Guerra Lawrence E.,Herron Michael A.
申请号：
US201012780126
公开号：
US10006074(B2)
申请日:
2010.05.14
申请国别(地区):
美国
年份:
2018
代理人:
摘要：
A method and automated apparatus for rapid non-invasive detection of a microbial agent in a test sample is described herein. The apparatus may include one or more means for automated loading, automated transfer and/or automated unloading of a specimen container. The apparatus also includes a detection system for receiving a detection container, e.g., container or vial, containing a biological sample and culture media. The detection system may also include one or more heated sources, holding structures or racks, and/or a detection unit for monitoring and/or interrogating the specimen container to detect whether the container is positive for the presence of a microbial agent therein. In other embodiment, the automated instrument may include one or more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, and/or weighing stations to aid in scanning, reading, imaging and weighing of specimen containers within the system.
