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Nucleic acid extraction appratus and operation method thereof

US10577597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/1053
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed an apparatus for nucleic acid extraction and an operation method thereof. The apparatus for nucleic acid extraction includes: a first rack having a plurality of sample tube receivers arranged in a circle; a second rack having a plurality of elution tube receivers arranged in a circle on an outer side thereof and a washing solution receiver positioned at the center thereof, a part of the washing solution receiver extending outwards to have projections formed in alternation with a plurality of the elution tube receivers; a main body having the first and second racks arranged to position the first rack on the top of the second rack; a rotational driver for separately rotating the first and second racks; a dispenser for separately dispensing a washing solution and an eluting solution into sample tubes; and a pressurizer for maintaining the inside of the sample tubes under raised pressure.

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