automatic device for analyzing and cloning of cell cultures, and the hold of bacteriological analyses.

摘要

An automatic device for analyzing and cloning cellular cultures and bacteriological analysis, comprising an enclosure divided into two compartments, the first compartment of which contains: a circular transparent plate comprising several microwells disposed in one or more circular concentric rows, at least one special microscopic observation device, more especially of the phase contrast type, a device for the aspiration/injection of cellular medium or cells guaranteeing non contamination, a motor unit for providing the rotational as well as vertical and horizontal movements of said plate, with very accurate positioning in the three directions of movement, whereas the second compartment surrounds the first one and contains the regulation devices, and a cooling block containing the nutritive medium supply reservoirs. The automatic device is controlled by a microprocessor. The device of the present invention may be applied to the analysis and cloning of cellular cultures as well as for bacteriological analysis.