LOW CARRYOVER LIQUID HANDLING PROBE FOR AN AUTOMATED ANALYZER

摘要

Provided herein is a carryover-reducing liquid handling probe for an analytical system, incorporating a rigid sheath and a polymer core that extends from the sheath to act as the fluid contact surface.

主权项

1. A liquid handling probe, comprising:
a) an elongated rigid sheath with a distal terminus; b) a conductive polymer core that is partially enclosed within said elongated rigid sheath, said conductive polymer core including an internal fluid conduit and a conductive polymer tip, said conductive polymer tip comprising a portion of the conductive polymer core that protrudes from the distal terminus of the elongated rigid sheath; and, c) a fluid sensing mechanism operably connected to the conductive polymer core.