Methods and systems for epi-fluorescent monitoring and scanning for microfluidic assays

摘要

An operating and reading instrument for performing an assay employing a portable microfluidic assay cartridge, the instrument comprising a translatable table under automated control, the translatable table carrying a receiving region for the portable cartridge and carrying a port system connectable to the cartridge that includes at least one remotely automated valve carried by the translatable table, the valve arranged to apply pressurized flowable substance at selected times to the cartridge while the cartridge is on the translatable table.