AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PARTICLES

摘要

The invention relates to a method for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample, the method using a rotatable vessel for processing particles contained in a liquid biological sample, wherein the rotatable vessel has a longitudinal axis about which the vessel is rotatable, an upper portion comprising a top opening for receiving the liquid comprising the particles, a lower portion for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is resting, the lower portion comprising a bottom, and an intermediate portion located between the upper portion and the lower portion, the intermediate portion comprising a lateral collection chamber for holding the liquid while the rotatable vessel is rotating. The method employs dedicated acceleration and deceleration profiles for sedimentation and resuspension of the particles of interest.