Particle identification apparatus, system, and method

摘要

A particle identification apparatus for particle identification via luminescence comprises a slide assembly comprising a slide and slide holder. At least one surface of the slide has a photosensitive coating and the assembly has a removable cover such that prior to removal the cover prevents irradiation of the slide surface by ambient light and in use the cover is removable to expose said surface for application of particles thereto. A system (figure 2) includes the slide assembly and a light tight enclosure 16, 18 with fluid inlet and slide retaining means. The enclosure allows the slide assembly to be secured therein and the removable cover to be removed from the slide assembly such that fluid may be applied to the slide in the enclosure without exposing the slide to ambient light. The slide may be obliquely angled in the enclosure relative to the support or fluid inlet.