| abstract |
The present invention relates to a system for identifying and quantifying microorganisms, such as bacteria, in a biological sample. More specifically, the present invention relates to a system comprising a disposable cartridge and an optical cup or cuvette having a tapered surface, an optical system including an optical reader and a thermal controller, an optical analyzer, a cooling system, And an improved spectrometer. The system may utilize a disposable cartridge in the sample processor and an optical cup or cuvette in the optical analyzer. |