Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

AUTOMATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AND PREPARING MICROORGANISM SAMPLE FOR BOTH IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provide for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Laboratory instrument industrial design customization for customer personalization

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

LABORATORY INSTRUMENT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CUSTOMIZATION FOR CUSTOMER PERSONALIZATION

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

AUTOMATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AND PREPARING MICROORGANISM SAMPLE FOR BOTH IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The ...

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Laboratory instrument industrial design customization for customer personalization

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The ...

AUTOMATED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING AND PREPARING MICROORGANISM SAMPLE FOR BOTH IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument. 1. A method for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and preparing a single sample suspension with the selected colony for multiple assays , wherein the method comprises the automated steps of:locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish;obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms;transferring the obtained sample into a container having an amount of a suspension medium, the container adapted to be received by a nephelometer;preparing a sample suspension by transferring at least a portion of the obtained sample into the suspension medium using a robotic pick tool;automatically obtaining an aliquot ...

Laboratory instrument industrial design customization for customer personalization

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

LABORATORY INSTRUMENT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN CUSTOMIZATION FOR CUSTOMER PERSONALIZATION

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein. 1. A customizable laboratory instrument comprising:a housing defining an interior space for receipt of test materials therein, the housing comprising at least one exterior surface that has an indented backing surface with a raised boundary surface at at least a portion of its perimeter, and a sidewall, the backing surface being offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall; anda panel having an edge adapted to be received by the sidewall such that a space is defined between the panel and backing surface for receipt of a decorative object therein.2. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface is located on a door of the instrument.3. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface is located on an exposed surface of the instrument.4. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the instrument is an ID/AST instrument.5. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall slopes outwardly from the boundary surface to the backing surface forming a channel therebetween for receipt of the panel.6. The instrument of claim 1 , wherein the panel includes a plurality tabs extending from an edge thereof and the sidewall includes a plurality of slots extending therein claim 1 , wherein each slot is adapted to receive a respective panel tab.7. The instrument of claim 6 , wherein the tabs on one side of the panel are longer than the tabs on the opposite side of the panel.8. The instrument of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the tabs extends ...

Laboratory instrument industrial design customization for customer personalization

A customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receipt of test materials therein. An indented exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines a boundary surface, a backing surface, and a sidewall. The backing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the sidewall. A panel having an edge is attachable to the sidewall such that a space is formed between the panel and backing surface for receipt of an object therein.

LABORATORY INSTRUMENT

A presente invenção refere-se a um instrumento de laboratório customizável que compreende um espaço interior para o recebimento de materiais de teste no mesmo. Uma superfície exterior denteada do instrumento de laboratório define a superfície limite, a superfície de apoio, e a parede lateral. A superfície de apoio é deslocada a partir da superfície limite a uma distância substancialmente igual a uma profundidade da parede lateral. Um painel tendo uma borda que pode ser fixado à parede lateral de modo que um espaço é formado entre o painel e a superfície de apoio para o recebimento de um objeto no mesmo. The present invention relates to a customizable laboratory instrument comprising an interior space for receiving test materials therein. A jagged exterior surface of the laboratory instrument defines the boundary surface, the bearing surface, and the sidewall. The bearing surface is offset from the boundary surface a distance substantially equal to a depth of the side wall. A panel having an edge that can be attached to the side wall so that a space is formed between the panel and the supporting surface for receiving an object therein.

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Metodo y sistema automatizados para obtener y preparar una muestra de microorganismo para ensayos tanto de identificacion como de susceptibilidad a antibioticos.

Un método y aparato automatizado para localizar y seleccionar una colonia de microorganismos en una placa de cultivo y someter a la muestra obtenida a una pluralidad de ensayos aguas abajo que incluye un ensayo para identificar el microorganismo y un ensayo para identificar la susceptibilidad del microorganismo a antibiótico. El método incluye las etapas automatizadas de localizar y seleccionar una colonia de microorganismos en una placa de cultivo; obtener una muestra de la colonia de microorganismos seleccionada; preparar una suspensión de una muestra de microorganismos automáticamente sumergiendo la herramienta de recogida con la muestra en una suspensión, después de lo cual se hace vibrar la herramienta de recogida en al menos la dirección vertical para liberar la muestra de la herramienta de recogida en la suspensión. La turbidez de la suspensión se monitoriza para garantizar que la concentración de microorganismo en suspensión es suficiente, de modo que la suspensión se use como fuente para muestra tanto para identificación como para susceptibilidad a antibióticos de los microorganismos en la muestra. El aparato y sistema opcionalmente proporcionan procesamiento aguas abajo de muestras preparadas para ensayo de susceptibilidad a antibióticos (AST). Dicho aparato incluye procesamiento adicional después de la inoculación de un panel de AST para el ensayo de AST. Dicho procesamiento adicional incluye tapar y transferir paneles inoculados a un instrumento de AST.

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Automatiseret fremgangsmåde og system til at opnå og fremstille mikroorganismeprøver til både identifikations- og antibiotisk susceptibilitetstest

Automated method and system for obtaining and preparing microorganism sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests

A method and automated apparatus for locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish and subjecting the obtained sample to a plurality of downstream tests including a test to identify the microorganism and a test to identify the susceptibility of the microorganism to antibiotics. The method includes the automated steps of locating and selecting a colony of microorganisms on a culture dish; obtaining a sample of the selected colony of microorganisms; preparing a suspension of a sample of microorganisms automatically by submerging the pick tool with the sample in a suspension, after which the pick tool is vibrated in at least the vertical direction to release the sample from the pick tool in the suspension. The turbidity of the suspension is monitored to ensure that the concentration of microorganism in suspension is sufficient so that the suspension is used a source for sample for both identification and antibiotic susceptibility of the microorganisms in the sample. The apparatus and system optionally provides for downstream processing of samples prepared for antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST). Such apparatus includes further processing after inoculation of an AST panel for the AST test. Such further processing includes capping and transferring inoculated panels to AST instrument.

Instrumento de laboratório

A presente invenção refere-se a um método e aparelho automatizado para localizar e selecionar uma colônia de microrganismos em uma placa de cultura e submeter a amostra obtida a uma pluralidade de testes à jusante, incluindo um teste para identificar o microrganismo e um teste para identificar a susceptibilidade do microrganismo a antibióticos. O método inclui as etapas automatizadas de localizar e selecionar uma colônia de microrganismos em uma placa de cultura; obter uma amostra da colônia de microrganismos selecionada; preparar uma suspensão de uma amostra de microrganismos automaticamente submergindo a ferramenta de seleção com a amostra em uma suspensão, após o qual a ferramenta de seleção é vibrada ao menos na direção vertical para liberar a amostra da ferramenta de seleção na suspensão. A turbidez da suspensão é monitorada para garantir que a concentração de microrganismos em suspensão seja suficiente para que a suspensão seja utilizada como fonte de amostra para identificação e susceptibilidade a antibióticos dos microrganismos na amostra. O aparelho e o sistema fornecem opcionalmente o processamento à jusante de amostras preparadas para teste de susceptibilidade a antibióticos (TSA). Tais aparelhos incluem processamento adicional após a inoculação de um painel TSA para o teste TSA. Esse (...).

Método e sistema automatizado para obter e preparar amostra de micro-organismos tanto para identificação quanto para testes de susceptibilidade a antibióticos

A presente invenção refere-se a um método e aparelho automatizado para localizar e selecionar uma colônia de micro-organismos em uma placa de cultura e submeter a amostra obtida a uma pluralidade de testes à jusante, incluindo um teste para identificar o micro-organismo e um teste para identificar a susceptibilidade do micro-organismo a antibióticos. O método inclui as etapas automatizadas de localizar e selecionar uma colônia de micro-organismos em uma placa de cultura; obter uma amostra da colônia de micro-organismos selecionada; preparar uma suspensão de uma amostra de micro-organismos automaticamente submergindo a ferramenta de seleção com a amostra em uma suspensão, após o qual a ferramenta de seleção é vibrada ao menos na direção vertical para liberar a amostra da ferramenta de seleção na suspensão. A turbidez da suspensão é monitorada para garantir que a concentração de micro-organismos em suspensão seja suficiente para que a suspensão seja utilizada como fonte de amostra para identificação e susceptibilidade a antibióticos dos microorganismos na amostra. O aparelho e o sistema fornecem opcionalmente o processamento à jusante de amostras preparadas para teste de susceptibilidade a antibióticos (AST). Tais aparelhos incluem processamento adicional após a inoculação de (...).

Método y sistema automatizados para obtener y preparar una muestra de microorganismo para ensayos tanto de identificación como de susceptibilidad a antibióticos

Un método y aparato automatizado para localizar y seleccionar una colonia de microorganismos en una placa de cultivo y someter la muestra obtenida a una pluralidad de pruebas posteriores que incluyen una prueba para identificar el microorganismo y una prueba para identificar la susceptibilidad del microorganismo a los antibióticos. El método incluye los pasos automatizados de localizar y seleccionar una colonia de microorganismos en una placa de cultivo; obtener una muestra de la colonia de microorganismos seleccionada; preparar una suspensión de una muestra de microorganismos automáticamente sumergiendo la herramienta de recolección con la muestra en una suspensión, después de lo cual la herramienta de recolección se hace vibrar al menos en la dirección vertical para liberar la muestra de la herramienta de recolección en la suspensión. La turbidez de la suspensión se controla para garantizar que la concentración de microorganismo en suspensión sea suficiente para que la suspensión se utilice como fuente de muestra tanto para la identificación como para la susceptibilidad a los antibióticos de los microorganismos en la muestra. El aparato y el sistema proporcionan opcionalmente el procesamiento posterior de muestras preparadas para pruebas de susceptibilidad a antibióticos (AST). Dicho aparato incluye un procesamiento adicional después de la inoculación de un panel de AST para la prueba de AST. Dicho procesamiento adicional incluye tapar y transferir los paneles inoculados al instrumento AST. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)