CPC G01N 1/31 (2013.01) [B01L 9/523 (2013.01); B41M 5/007 (2013.01); B01L 2300/041 (2013.01); B01L 2300/06 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0609 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0809 (2013.01); G01N 2001/317 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A digital dispense system for preparing samples for analysis, comprising
a fluid droplet ejection system housed in a housing unit, the fluid droplet ejection system including:
a fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge containing one or more fluids to be dispensed,
a cartridge translation mechanism configured for moving the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge back and forth over a sample holder in an x direction; and
a sample tray translation mechanism configured for moving a sample tray back and forth beneath the fluid droplet ejection head and fluid cartridge in a y direction orthogonal to the x direction, wherein the sample tray further comprises a biasing means configured to bias the glass slides or micro-well plate in the sample tray to a predetermined location.
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