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Patent
CA 2462545
A test element holder for an automated analyzer includes: a body portion for holding at least one test element; and a guide adapted to receive a probe, such as an aspirating or dispense nozzle to position the probe in a desired registration with a test element. In a preferred embodiment, the test element holder further includes a cover disposed over at least a portion of the body portion and test element and the guide comprises at least one opening in said cover. In a preferred embodiment, the analyzer is a desktop analyzer and/or a veterinary analyzer. A method of dispensing or aspirating a fluid into or onto a test element includes: providing a test element having identifying marks thereon; providing a stationary probe; providing a cover disposed over at least a portion of test element, wherein said cover has a plurality of openings adapted to receive the probe to position the probe in a desired registration with the test element; reading the identifying marks to determine which test is to be performed; and moving the test element and cover into a position to align one of the plurality of holes into alignment with the probe depending on the test to be performed.
Barry James Vanselow
Jakubowicz Raymond
Tomasso David
Norton Rose Or S.e.n.c.r.l. S.r.l./llp
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Inc.
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