DEVICE FOR ANALYZING A SAMPLE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

摘要

This disclosure is directed to a device and method of using the device to analyze a sample. The sample may be a suspension, a portion of the suspension, a particular component of the suspension, or the like. For example, the suspension may be blood, the portion may be buffy coat, and the component may be circulating tumor cells. The device may be used to hold the sample for imaging or further processing. The device comprises a cavity that may be sealed on one side by a porous membrane and on an opposite side by a non-porous cover. The porous membrane allows for reagents to be introduced to the sample without diluting the sample. The non-porous cover allows for imaging of the sample. The device further comprises a nozzle for introducing the sample into a space within the cavity.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a main body including at least one cavity that partially spans the thickness of the main body; and at least one nozzle on a first side of the main body to introduce a sample that may contain at least one target analyte into the at least one cavity.