Apparatus and method for preparing a biological sample for analysis
US10099217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0611
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for processing a biological sample is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a processing chamber, a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a filter, a first one-way valve, a second one-way valve, a first fluid pathway, and a second fluid pathway. The first fluid pathway and the second fluid pathway pass through the filter. A method of processing a sample using the apparatus is also provided. The method includes placing a sample comprising a liquid into the processing chamber; urging at least a portion of the liquid through the filter; after urging the at least a portion of the liquid through the filter, urging a portion of a back-flush liquid through the filter into the process chamber to form a first processed sample; and analyzing at least a portion of the first processed sample to detect an indication of a microorganism.
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