IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
G01N 35/00 - Definition
This main group covers:
Automated apparatus of general applicability in laboratory analytical methods.
Automated clinical laboratory equipment not limited to specific methods.
Methods of operating such apparatus in automatic analysis.
Handling samples and reagents in automatic analysers. Fluid samples may flow along a tube system, or be carried in individual containers.
References relevant to classification in this main group
This main group does not cover:
Analysis performed directly on the human or animal body for medical or veterinary diagnosis | A61B, A61D |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Sampling; preparing specimens for investigation | G01N 1/00 |
Specific methods of analysis of biological materials | G01N 33/48 |
Chemical or physical processes, e.g. catalysis, colloid chemistry, or their relevant apparatus, for chemical processes in general, including automatic synthesis | B01J 19/00 |
Chemical or physical apparatus for general laboratory use, e.g. glassware, heating apparatus | B01L, B01L 3/00, B01L 7/00 |
Program-control systems for automatic apparatus | G05B 19/00 |
Digital computing or data processing specially adapted for specific functions or for specific applications | G06F 17/00, G06F 19/00 |