Integrated device for nucleic acid detection and identification
US10519492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6844
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A disposable assay platform for detecting a target nucleic acid comprising multiple chambers and a method for operating the assay platform. Solutions containing the target nucleic acid move from one chamber to the next chamber by opening a vent pocket. The resulting pressure change enables the solution to flow to the next chamber. The platform comprises an electronic layer and one or more fluid layers bonded together. All heating operations can be performed by using resistive heating elements in the platform. All cooling operations are preferably passive. The platform is preferably operated when in a vertical orientation and can be docked to an external docking station that controls the operation of the platform.
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