CPC G01N 35/00029 (2013.01) [G01N 1/2813 (2013.01); G01N 1/312 (2013.01); G01N 35/1002 (2013.01); G01N 2001/317 (2013.01); G01N 2035/00039 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A substrate cartridge comprising:
(a) a spray retainer;
(b) a sample dispense port having (i) a first end of the sample dispense port for receiving a sample, (ii) a second end of the sample dispense port for releasing the sample into the spray retainer, and (iii) a sample retention zone located between the first end and the second end of the sample dispense port, wherein the second end of the sample dispense port is located at a side of the spray retainer;
(c) a reagent port for dispensing a fixative reagent into the spray retainer; and
(d) an upper opening for receiving a spray nozzle, wherein the upper opening is positioned at an angle to an opening at the second end of the sample dispense port.
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