METHOD FOR ELUTING SAMPLES THROUGH A CHROMATOGRAPHIC COLUMN

摘要

The method allows samples to be eluted automatically utilizing one of a plurality of different programs. Automatic analyzer control allows the operating conditions under which a sample is eluted to be selected prior to the elution without the necessity of employing a separate program to make each change of elution procedure. The column is equilibrated to starting conditions for a particular elution procedure and the sample is eluted through the column under that procedure. The column is then regenerated and the controller searches the analyzer memory to sense a change in procedure. If a change in elution procedure is detected, then the column is equilibrated to the starting conditions for that different procedure and the sample or samples are then eluted.