Method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container, method for handling a laboratory sample container, laboratory apparatus and laboratory automation system

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PATENT NO 12078650
APP PUB NO 20190293670A1
SERIAL NO

16295179

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A method for unsealing an opening of a laboratory sample container containing a sample is presented. The opening is sealed by a closure attached to the laboratory sample container by an adhesive. An adhesive strength of the adhesive is lowerable by treatment. The method comprises treating the adhesive such that its adhesive strength is lowered and removing the closure from the laboratory sample container.

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ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS INC9115 HAGUE ROAD INDIANAPOLIS IN 46250

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Mueller, Daniel Rotkreuz, CH 62 631

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