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1 online resource (513 p.) |
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- 1.1 A Short Definition of Laboratory Automation -- 1.2 Short History of Laboratory Automation -- 1.2.1 Early Developments in Laboratory Automation -- 1.2.2 Advances in the Automation of Clinical Laboratories -- 1.2.3 Developments in Pharmaceutical Research -- 1.3 Laboratory Applications and Requirements -- 1.3.1 Bioscreening and Pharmaceutical Testing -- 1.3.1.1 Enzymatic Assays -- 1.3.1.2 Cell-Based Assays -- 1.3.1.3 ELISAs -- 1.3.1.4 DNA/RNA Extraction, Purification, and Quantification -- 1.3.1.5 PCR/RT-PCR/q-PCR |
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1.3.1.6 Gene Expression Analysis -- 1.3.1.7 Next-Generation Sequencing -- 1.3.1.8 Cell Culturing -- 1.3.1.9 Requirements -- 1.3.2 Clinical Applications -- 1.3.2.1 Determination of Classical Parameter -- 1.3.2.2 Determination of Vitamins -- 1.3.2.3 Determination of Drugs of Abuse -- 1.3.2.4 Requirements -- 1.3.3 Classical Analytical Applications -- 1.3.3.1 Food Analysis -- 1.3.3.2 Environmental Analysis -- 1.3.3.3 Requirements -- 1.4 The Goal of this Book -- References -- Chapter 2 Basic Concepts and Principles of Laboratory Automation -- 2.1 The LUO Concept in Laboratory Automation |
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2.1.1 Laboratory Unit Operation Concept -- 2.1.2 Classes of Laboratory Systems and Devices -- 2.1.3 General Automation Strategies in Laboratory Automation -- 2.2 Advantages and Limitations of Laboratory Automation -- 2.2.1 Advantages of Laboratory Automation -- 2.2.2 Limitations of Laboratory Automation -- 2.2.3 Error Handling in Laboratory Automation -- 2.3 Economic Potential of Laboratory Automation -- 2.3.1 Market Dynamics -- 2.3.2 Market Shares by Region -- 2.3.3 Market Shares by Application -- 2.3.4 Market Shares by Users -- 2.3.5 Market Share by Vendors -- References |
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Chapter 3 Formats in Laboratory Automation -- 3.1 Formats in Biological Applications -- 3.1.1 Introduction -- 3.1.2 Characteristics of Microplates -- 3.1.3 Lids and Sealing Systems for Microtiter Plates -- 3.1.3.1 Lids -- 3.1.3.2 Foils and Films -- 3.1.3.3 Mats -- 3.1.3.4 RoboLid -- 3.1.3.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Locking Systems -- 3.1.3.6 Application Areas of Locking Systems -- 3.1.4 Market Potential and Commercially Available Systems -- 3.1.4.1 Microtiter Plates Market -- 3.1.4.2 Market Lids and Sealing Systems -- 3.2 Formats in Clinical Applications |
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3.2.1 Collection of Blood Samples -- 3.2.2 Collection of Urine Samples -- 3.2.3 Collection of Further Examination Material -- 3.3 Formats in Classical Analytical Applications -- 3.4 Automated Handling of Labware -- 3.4.1 Automated Handling of MTP and Covers -- 3.4.1.1 Handling of Microtiter Plates and Lids -- 3.4.1.2 Automated Handling of Foils and Films -- 3.4.2 Automated Handling of Single Samples -- 3.4.2.1 Automated Transport -- 3.4.2.2 Automated Opening/Closing of Single Samples -- References -- Chapter 4 Liquid Handling in Laboratory Automation -- 4.1 Introduction |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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4.1.1 Definition and General Introduction |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Junginger, Steffen
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| ISBN |
9783527829422 |
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3527829423 |
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